Regents summary, March

( March 7, 1997)
SDSM& T HONORS OUTSTANDING TEACHERS MARCH 13
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology will salute three area teachers at the Forty- sixth Annual Honors Convocation on March 13, 1997.
SDSM& T President Richard J. Gowen will make presentations to Philip Cary of Chadron, Nebraska, Darwin Sampson of Hill City, and John Brewer of Kyle, South Dakota. The convocation will be held in the Surbeck Center Ballroom beginning at 11: 30 am.
Philip Cary is a mathematics and physics teacher at Chadron High School. After graduating from University of Kansas with a bachelor’s degree in education, Cary completed his master’s in physics from University of Missouri, Kansas City. Cary has been selected Teacher of the Year by graduating Chadron high school students four times since 1988. Additional professional recognition includes as teaching assistant for the High School Teachers Engineering Program ( HISTEP) at the University of Wyoming in 1993, and was a State of Wyoming finalist for the Christa McCauliffe Award in 1987.
Darwin ( Sam) Sampson attended NSC at Aberdeen after graduating from high school at Highmore High. Sampson obtained a B. S. degree in education with emphasis in science and math. After some years teaching at Kennebec, Sturgis, West Bend, Iowa and a teacher exchange in Auckland, New Zealand, Sam received his M. A. in math and physics from University of South Dakota. Sampson was instrumental in setting up a computer programming class for students in Hill City in 1978 using SDSM& T’s main frame computer. Sam currently teaches algebra II, chemistry, physics, senior math, and pre- calculus at Hill City High School. Sampson and his wife Jean have a daughter, Amanda, a sophomore attending at SDSM& T.
John Brewer is a science teacher at Little Wound High School who also instructs environmental sciences at Oglala Lakota College in Kyle, South Dakota. Brewer’s focus is on the students, teaching them current scientific applications and theories. Described as respectful, responsible and respectful, Brewer dedicates himself to the education of the Native American community and has been a member of AISES for many years.
Outstanding Teacher citations read, In recognition of excellence in teaching, scholarly activity and community service for these recipient's achievements.
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( March 19, 1997) 33 SDSM& T EMPLOYEES TO BE HONORED AT CAREER SERVICE BANQUET THURSDAY, MARCH 20
Thirty- three South Dakota School of Mines and Technology employees will be honored at the SDSM& T Career Service Banquet on Thursday, March 20. The annual event is held to recognize Career Service employees for their years of dedicated service to the State of South Dakota and SDSM& T. The reception begins at 6: 00 p. m. in the South Lounge of Surbeck Center. Dinner will begin at 6: 30 p. m. in the Surbeck Center Ballroom.
Career Service was established at SDSM& T in 1981 to encourage communication between the Career Service employees and the SDSM& T administration. A banquet is held in March of each year to recognize the work of all Career Service employees, especially those who have served 5, 10, 15, 20, or more years. In addition, the 1996- 1997 recipients of the Tradition of Excellence Award ( TEA) are recognized are the banquet. The TEA Award is presented monthly to a Career Service employee in recognition of that individual’s exemplary service and commitment to excellence.
This year’s honorees with their years of service and department are as follows:
5 Years: Marilyn Haskell, Library; Barbara Hughes, High Plains Center; M. Patricia Kung, Mathematics; Patricia Maher, Physical Plant; John Morgan, Civil/ Environmental Engineering; Michael Reimer, Physical Plant; Bryan Schumacher, Instructional Technology Services ( ITS); Cassie Thayer, EPSCoR
10 Years: Vickie Bender, Instructional Technology Services ( ITS); Rebecca Cronin, Human Resources; Tonette Hauff, Enrollment Management Services; Patricia Mason, Instructional Technology Services ( ITS); Leslie Muir, Physical Plant
15 Years: Richard Beshara, Tech Print Center; Kathryn Crawford, Enrollment Management Services; Kathleen Fischbach, Civil/ Environmental Engineering; Mary Fuelling, Dining Services; JoAnn Lee, Electrical/ Computer Engineering; Audrey Painter, Business Office; Gayla Schlei, Residence Life/ Ivanhoe International Center; Larry Walker, Physical Plant
20 Years: Robert Cecil, Physical Plant; Marilyn Denison, Physical Plant
25 Years: Carol Hirsch, Institute of Atmospheric Sciences ( IAS)
Traditions of Excellence Award ( TEA): Jerry Chaney, Physical Plant; Cindy Christensen, Career Planning; Virgil DeGeest, Physical Plant; Toni Erickson, Physical Plant; Pam Fenner, Geology and Geological Engineering Department; Jerry Herting, Physical Plant; M. Patricia Kung, Mathematics; JoAnn Lee, Electrical/ Computer Engineering; John McDaniel, Business Office; Don Myhre, Physical Plant; Larry Walker, Physical Plant; Debra Zeidler, Humanities Department.
Three employees ( M. Patricia Kung, Jo Ann Lee, and Larry Walker) are receiving dual recognition both for their years of service to the State of South Dakota and for being named a Traditions of Excellence Award recipient during the 1996- 1997 school year.
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( March 21, 1997)
SDSM& T AND CHADRON STATE COLLEGE SIGN AGREEMENT TO FACILITATE TRANSFER OF CSC STUDENTS TO SDSM& T
SDSM& T and Chadron State College recently signed an agreement that will make it easier for CSC students to transfer to SDSM& T. The new agreement will make it easier for pre- engineering students at Chadron State College to transfer to degree programs at SDSM& T.
The agreement establishes an authorized program of courses at Chadron State that will transfer and substitute for required courses at SDSM& T in engineering, science and math. CSC students who are planning to transfer to degree programs at SDSM& T will be assigned a mentor and will be entered into an individualized education plan at Tech while they are still attending CSC.
Dr. James Munro, Acting Dean of SDSM& T’s College of Chemical, Physical and Material Sciences and Engineering, hailed this agreement as “ an exciting first step in Tech’s reaching out to work more closely with other post- secondary institutions in providing quality educaitonal opportunities for students.” Munro stated, “ The true beneficiaries of this agreement are students. Under this agreement, students can begin their education at Chadron State College, knowing in advance that their courses will transfer to degree programs at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.”
Dr. Ted Davis, Dean of the School of Science and Mathematics at Chadron State College, said the two institutions have had an excellent working relationship over the years and the new agreement will improve the transfer process even more. The two institutions also are exploring the possibilities of using their interactive distance learning systems to bring pre- engineering courses from SDSM& T to Chadron State and liberal arts courses offered by Chadron State to SDSM& T. In addition to this agreement with Chadron State College, SDSM& T officials are in the process of establishing other Memorandums of Understanding with other South Dakota universities and tribal colleges.
For additional information on the SDSM& T/ OLC agreement, please contact Dr. James Munro at 394- 2256.
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( March 24, 1997)
SDSM& T STUDENT FROM PIERRE RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL COPPER CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Christopher Misterek, a South Dakota School of Mines and Technology student from Pierre, has been named a 1997- 1998 recipient of the prestigious Copper Club Scholarship. Misterek, a junior at SDSM& T, is a Metallurgical Engineering major. The Copper Club Scholarship is for $ 5000 and is renewable for two years.
Christopher is the son of Dale and Betty Misterek of Pierre and is a 1994 graduate of Riggs High School. His activities at SDSM& T include the Dakota Sun Solar Motion team, the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society; Peer Advisor; and the Society of Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration.
Misterek was first introduced to mining as a nine- year- old when his class toured the Homestake Mine in Lead, which was the largest gold mine in North America at the time. He chose the field of mining and metallurgy because of his interest in natural resources and how they can be managed. “ As a hunter and a fisherman, I have a great respect for the land and its natural resources,” said Misterek. “ It is this respect that played a part in my decision to pursue a career in metallurgical engineering.”
Misterek said the Copper Club Scholarship will allow him to pursue his post- graduate goals, which include a desire to find better ways of recovering metals from ores and to find a balance between profitable mining and conservation of natural resources.
“ I feel strongly that the United States must continue to be a leader in the production of natural resources as we enter the next century. My goals will help both myself and my company contribute to this country’s continued success,” said Misterek.
Only four Copper Club Scholars are designated each year after an intensely competitive and rigorous selection process. The other winners this year are students at the University of Arizona, University of Missouri- Rolla, and Queens University in Kingston, Ontario.
“ Christopher Misterek’s receipt of this prestigious scholarship is a reflection of his academic achievement and his potential for success as a metallurgical engineer. We are honored to have a SDSM& T student selected as a Copper Club Scholar. This illustrates SDSM& T’s national reputation as an outstanding science and engineering institution and the top- notch quality of education which SDSM& T offers,” said Dr. Jon Kellar, Associate Professor of Metallurgical Engineering and a National Science Foundation Presidential Faculty Fellow.
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( March 18, 1997)
SDSM& T TO HOST MULTI- CULTURAL EXPO MARCH 21- 22
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology will host “ THE WORLD IS COMING TO SOUTH DAKOTA-- EXPO 97” on March 21- 22. The multi- cultural festival will be held in the Surbeck Center Ballroom on the SDSM& T campus.
Local and regional school children are scheduled to attend on Friday, March 21, between 9: 30 a. m. and 3: 00 p. m. Approximately 300 area school children from fourth through eighth grades are expected to visit from 9: 30 a. m. to 12: 00 noon on Friday. The general public is invited to attend the cultural exposition on Saturday, March 22, from 10: 00 a. m. to 2: 30 p. m.
Cultural displays from Norway, India, China, Japan, Ecuador, Islamic countries, and the American Indian Science and Engineering Society ( AISES) will be exhibited on both days. There is no charge to visit the exhibits.
On Saturday, a sampling of native foods will be available for a nominal charge of $ 3.50 from 11: 30 a. m. to 2: 00 p. m. Cultural entertainment, including dancing and singing, will be presented on Saturday from 11: 30 a. m. to 1: 00 p. m.
This annual event is sponsored by international students, AISES, the SDSM& T Student Association, and the Ivanhoe International Student Center. For additional information, please contact the Ivanhoe International Center at 394- 6884.
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( March 25, 1997)
SDSM& T LIAISON WITH EROS DATA CENTER LOCATED ON CAMPUS/ RECRUITING TECH STUDENTS
Gail Schmidt has relocated from the EROS Data Center to the SDSM& T campus to serve as a liaison between the two institutions. Her presence on campus underscores the partnership being developed between SDSM& T and the EROS Data Center.
As part of her liaison responsibilities, Schmidt is recruiting South Dakota Tech students for full- time positions with the EROS Data Center and for summer internships. Hughes STX, the government contractor which operates the EROS Data Center, will be hiring approximately 100 individuals during the next year to work on the LANDSAT and Mission to Planet Earth programs. EROS Data Center, located east of Sioux Falls, processes imagery from the LANDSAT satellite and is the largest repository of satellite data in the nation.
“ The relationships which we are building with the EROS Data Center provide some exciting opportunities for SDSM& T and illustrate South Dakota Tech’s national reputation as an outstanding engineering and science institution. We are pleased to have Gail Schmidt on campus as we continue to develop partnerships with the LANDSAT and Mission to Planet Earth programs,” said SDSM& T President Richard Gowen.
Schmidt indicated she has already referred three Tech students to EROS and all three have received offers of employment. Schmidt is recruiting prospective employees or interns who have a strong computer science background, although a major in computer science is not required. Students who are interested in applying for employment or an internship with the EROS Data Center can contact Gail Schmidt at 394- 2292 or Room 2292, Institute of Atmospheric Sciences.
Gail Schmidt is a native of Rapid City and also a graduate of SDSM& T.
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( March 18, 1997)
SDSM& T STUDENT ORGANIZES TRIP TO FRANCE FOR TWO LOCAL CHEFS
Florian “ Frenchy” Demoizet , a French student attending the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, recently organized a trip for two local chefs to his hometown area in France. Clark Braun, chef at the Alpine Inn in Hill City, and Kevin Beshara, chef at the Colonial House Restaurant in Rapid City, left Monday, March 17, for Givet, France. Braun and Beshara will spend two weeks in France working with French chefs, meeting local officials, and visiting scenic sites.
The itinerary for Braun and Beshara includes: meeting with the mayor of Givet, France; visiting Rethel and working with the French First Minister’s personal chef; touring the caves of Champagne; visiting the Meuse Valley and Dinant, Belgium; working with pastry maker Bouilleaux and making a high school presentation to Saint Remy ( sister high school to Rapid City Stevens High School); studying at the Culinary School in Bazeilles with nine great French chefs; visiting Sedan and working with Leterme, a French chef. Braun and Beshara will be joined by their wives midway through their visit. They are scheduled to return to Rapid City on March 31.
Demoizet was an exchange student two years ago at Deubrook High School in eastern South Dakota. After visiting the Black Hills, he fell in love with the area and decided to pursue his post- secondary education at SDSM& T. He currently is in his second year of studies at SDSM& T.
For additional information, contact Demoizet at 394- 2971.
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( March 17, 1997)
SDSM& T HONORS BLACK HILLS STATE ALUMNUS
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology recently named Rapid City Mayor Edward McLaughlin, an alumnus of Black Hills State University, as recipient of this year’s SDSM& T Outstanding Public Service Award. SDSM& T President Richard J. Gowen presented McLaughlin with the award during the University’s Forty- sixth Annual Honors Convocation on March 13, 1997. The award honors individuals who have contributed in a very substantial way to public service.
McLaughlin was recognized for his life- long support of SDSM& T and the Rapid City area. He has played a significant role in the city’s Vision 2012 projects that include the Journey Museum, a city recreation center and many other projects. In supporting McLaughlin’s nomination for the award, Dick Oakland praised McLaughlin’s leadership and commitment to international exchange programs in Rapid City. During his terms as mayor, Rapid City has signed Sister City relationships with Apolda, Germany, and Imiachi, Japan. In addition, a memorandum of understanding was recently signed between SDSM& T and Mongolia Technical University following numerous visits from Mongolian officials.
McLaughlin graduated from Spearfish High School in 1946 and received his B. S. degree in education from Black Hills State University. He also received M. A./ Ed. and Ed. D. degrees in Public School Administration from the University of Northern Colorado. He was actively involved in education for over thirty years and has taught or been administrator in Bowman, ND, Lewiston, MT, Spearfish, Lead, and Rapid City. McLaughlin was president of the BHSU Alumni Association ( 1957); chairman of Lyle Hare Stadium Committee ( 1956); inductee into BHSU Athletic Hall of Fame ( 1986); and recipient of the BHSU Special Services Award ( 1992). He also is a Chartered Life Underwriter ( CLU) and a Chartered Financial Consultant.
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( March 17, 1997)
SDSM& T COLLEGE REPUBLICANS TO SPONSOR MAYORAL CANDIDATES DEBATE
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology College Republicans will sponsor a debate between the Rapid City mayoral candidates on Thursday, March 20. The forum will be held at 12: 00 noon in the Bump Lounge at the SDSM& T Surbeck Center.
The five candidates for Mayor of Rapid City include C. C. “ Buzz” Knapp, Dan A. Michael, Grace Mickelson, Jerry Munson, and Jim Shaw. The debate will be moderated by Paul Huber, chairman of the SDSM& T College Republicans.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Audience members will have an opportunity to ask questions of the candidates. For additional information, contact Paul Huber at 343- 6528.
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( MARCH 21, 1997)
MEDIA TIP SHEET: SDSM& T UPCOMING EVENTS/ WEEK OF MARCH 23- 29,1997
Following is a summary of the activities and events scheduled to take place on the South Dakota School Mines and Technology campus during the week of March 23- 29, 1997:
Saturday, March 22: 3rd Annual Young Women in Science and
Engineering Conference “ Women Succeeding in Today’s Technology”
9: 00 a. m. to 3: 00 p. m., Room 204 CB
The conference will encourage area female students in the 9th- 12th grades to consider careers in the science and engineering fields. Participants will receive hands- on experience in SDSM& T labs with Society of Women Engineers, SDSM& T students and professors. $ 10 registration fee covers the cost of lunch and information packet.
The event is co- sponsored by the Society of Women Engineers ( SWE) and Women in Science and Engineering ( WISE). For more information, contact Angela Dux at 341- 5176 or Julie Chapero at 394- 2881.
Tuesday, March 25: National Teleconference on Rural
Education and the Information Highway:
Making Connections, Building Community”
12: 00 noon to 1: 30 p. m., Room 204, New Classroom Building
Panelists for the interactive videoconference will include educators and other professionals who have worked within rural communities to design and implement technology strategies. Panelists will describe how they sought funding, won community support, overcame obstacles, and sustained their programs over time. Conference will include special appearances via satellite by President Clinton, Secretary of Education Richard Riley, FCC Chairman Reed Hundt, Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman, and Florida Public Service Commissioner Julia Johnson.
For more information, contact High Plains Center at 394- 6732.
Monday, Wed, Friday Concrete Canoe Team Practice
4: 00 p. m. Canyon Lake Park
SDSM& T’s Concrete Canoe team is getting
ready for the Regional Concrete Canoe
Qualifying Competition.
SDSM& T is hosting this year’s Regional
Competition, which will be held in Rapid City
April 10- 12, 1997.
For more information, contact Michelle Nielson
at 394- 2439.
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( MARCH 19, 1997)
MEDIA TIP SHEET: SDSM& T EVENTS FOR WEEK ENDING MARCH 22,1997
Following is a summary of activities and events taking place on the South Dakota School Mines and Technology campus for the week ending March 22, 1997:
Wednesday, March 19: Dr. James D. Myers, 1997 Associated
Western Universities Distinguished Lecture series, sponsored by SDSM& T.
4: 00 p. m., Room 422, Mineral Industries
Building
Dr. Myers, senior research scientist at Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory at Battelle- Pacific Northwest Laboratories, will speak on “ Down the Hall While Across the Country: Remote Collaboration via the Internet.”
For more information, contact Dr. William Roggenthen at 394- 2460.
Thursday, March 20: Mayoral Candidates Debate, sponsored by
SDSM& T College Republicans
12: 00 noon, Bump Lounge, Surbeck Center
Debate will be moderated by Paul Huber, chairman of SDSM& T College Republicans. Audience members will have an opportunity to ask questions of the candidates.
For more information, contact Paul Huber at 394- 6528.
Career Services Banquet
6: 00 p. m. Reception; 6: 30 p. m. Dinner; Surbeck Center Ballroom
This annual event will recognize 33 Career Service employees who have 5, 10, 15, 20 or 25 years of service and/ or were a recipient of the Traditions of Excellence Award during the 1996- 1997 school year.
Friday, March 21: Multi- cultural expo “ THE WORLD IS
COMING TO SOUTH DAKOTA-- EXPO 97”
9: 30 a. m. - 3: 00 p. m. Surbeck Center Ballroom
Visits by area school children ( Approximately 300 area 4th- 8th graders will tour exhibits ( 9: 30 a. m. - 12: 00 noon)
The expo includes cultural displays from Norway, India, China, Japan, Ecuador, Islamic countries, and the American Indian Science and Engineering Society ( AISES).
For more information, contact the Ivanhoe International Center at 394- 6884.
Saturday, March 22: Multi- cultural expo “ THE WORLD IS
COMING TO SOUTH DAKOTA-- EXPO 97” 10: 00 a. m. - 2: 30 p. m. Surbeck Center
Ballroom
11: 30 a. m. - 2: 00 p. m. Sampling of international foods available for $ 3.50 charge
11: 30 a. m. - 1: 30 p. m. Cultural entertainment
Open to the general public on Saturday at no charge. The expo includes cultural displays from Norway, India, China, Japan, Ecuador, Islamic countries, and the American Indian Science and Engineering Society ( AISES). For more information, contact the Ivanhoe International Center at 394- 6884.
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( March 24, 1997)
SIGNING CEREMONY FOR MILESTONE AGREEMENT BETWEEN OGLALA LAKOTA COLLEGE AND SDSM& T TO BE HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 25
The signing ceremony for a new milestone agreement between Oglala Lakota College ( OLC) and South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ( SDSM& T) will be held Tuesday, March 25, in Rapid City. OLC President Thomas Shortbull and SDSM& T President Richard J. Gowen will sign the historic agreement, which is the first official articulation agreement between a Tribal college and SDSM& T, at 1: 30 p. m., Suite 1126, Howard Johnson’s Motor Lodge, in Rapid City.
The new agreement will make it easier for students at Oglala Lakota College to transfer to degree programs at SDSM& T. The agreement establishes an authorized program of courses at OLC that will transfer and substitute for required courses at SDSM& T in science, engineering, and math. Oglala Lakota College students in the OLC Science/ Engineering/ Math ( AA- SEM) Associate of Arts degree/ curriculum who are planning to transfer to degree programs at SDSM& T will be assigned a mentor and will be entered into an individualized education plan at Tech while they are still attending OLC.
Mr. Thomas Shortbull, President of Oglala Lakota College, said, “ This is an historic agreement that will allow our Indian students to pursue greater involvement in science, engineering and math at both institutions.”
Dr. Richard Gowen, President of SDSM& T, called the agreement an example of SDSM& T’s commitment to reaching out and working with American Indian students and Tribal college officials. “ We at South Dakota Tech are excited by this agreement and look forward to the continued fostering of good working relationships with our colleagues at Oglala Lakota College and our other Tribal colleges,” said Dr. Gowen. “ American Indian students are the true beneficiaries of this partnership between OLC and SDSM& T. Under this agreement, students can begin their education at Oglala Lakota College, knowing that their credits will transfer to degree programs at SDSM& T. We are especially pleased to sign this agreement during the American Indian Higher Education Consortium ( AIHEC) Conference, which has brought over 1000 Tribal college officials, faculty and students to Rapid City.”
OLC and SDSM& T officials also are planning to develop future arrangements allowing students who have completed the OLC AA- SEM curriculum and accepted for admission to SDSM& T to arrange for SDSM& T credits to transfer back to OLC. In addition to this agreement and a similar one signed recently with Chadron State College, SDSM& T officials are in the process of establishing other Memorandums of Understanding with other Tribal colleges and South Dakota universities.
For additional information on the OLC/ SDSM& T agreement, please contact Dr. James Munro, Chair of SDSM& T’s Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, at 394- 2256 or Dr. Mitch Stone, Chair of OLC Department of General Studies, at 455- 2321.
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( March 14, 1997)
SOUTH DAKOTA SPACE AND PUBLIC SCIENCE DAY ACTIVITIES TO BE HELD SATURDAY, MARCH 15 AT SDSM& T
South Dakota Space and Public Science Day will be celebrated Saturday, March 15, from 10: 00 a. m. to 4: 00 p. m. in the Surbeck Center Ballroom on the SDSM& T campus. The event will include numerous exhibits and interactive activities involving space and science.
Organizations participating in the event include: Crazy Horse Memorial; South Dakota State University Nutrition Department ( samples of astronaut food); Space Grant Consortium; Intertribal Bison Cooperative ( buffalo box depicting Native uses of buffalo products); Jewel Cave National Monument ( interactive CD- Rom featuring Jewel Cave); Girl Scouts of Black Hills ( exhibits on making electricity); Federal Aviation Administration ( Internet hookup/ flight activities); Science Linkages in the Community ( Magic School Bus, archaeological dig, and making telephones) ; SDSM& T Solar Rayce Car ; Keep Rapid City Beautiful ( Takini Trash, recycling); and the Altrusa Club ( book sale).
The public is invited to attend. Donation of a non- perishable food item for the KOTA Care and Share Food Drive is appreciated. The event is sponsored by Science Linkages in the Community ( SLIC), KOTA, and Girl Scouts of the Black Hills. For additional information, please contact the SLIC office at 394- 2912.
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( March 14, 1997)
VIDEOCONFERENCE ON RURAL EDUCATION AND THE INFORMATION HIGHWAY TO BE HELD AT SDSM& T ON MARCH 25
A videoconference on Rural Education and the Information Highway, titled “ Making Connections, Building Community”, is being sponsored by the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology on Tuesday, March 25, from 12: 00 noon to 1: 30 p. m. Special appearances will be made during the conference via satellite by President Clinton, Secretary of Education Richard Riley, FCC Chairman Reed Hundt, Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman, and Florida Public Service Commissioner Julia Johnson.
Panelists for the interactive teleconference include educators and other professionals who have worked within rural communities to design and implement technology strategies. These panelists will describe how they sought funding, won community support, overcame obstacles, and sustained their programs over time. This conference will provide an opportunity for educators and local leaders to learn how to mobilize resources to support technology initiatives for rural schools and communities. Panelists will include the following individuals:
* Dr. Harriet Pearce, superintendent of schools, Pilot Grove, Missouri. Dr. Pearce’s district is engaged in a partnership with the University of Missouri to improve math and science teaching using an Internet- based support system.
* Kaye Braaten, county service representative and former president of the National Association of Counties. Under her leadership, NACO forged a public- private partnership to make technology already available at the federal level accessible at the county/ community leve.
* Max D. Newton, general manager of the Peoples Telephone Cooperative. Mr. Newton has been integral to the East Texas Learning Interactive Consortium ( ET- LINC), a distance learning network that was developed jointly by school personnel and the telephone cooperative.
* Ann Way, regional coordinator of the Northern Tier Rural Distance Learning Consortium which provides increased educational benefits. Individuals attending the videoconference will learn about putting together a funding package to create affordable access; sources of technical assistance available to rural schools and communities; assessing specific needs; strategies for involving all sectors of the community in developing a technology plan; cases studies of successful technology partnerships in other rural communities; and the reasons rural businesses have a stake in supporting technology initiatives.
The public is invited to attend at no cost. However, prior registration is required due to limited space. The conference will be held in Room 204, New Classroom Building on the SDSM& T campus. RSVP by March 24 to the SDSM& T High Plains Center at 394- 6732.
( March 20, 1997)
SDSM& T TO HOST 3RD ANNUAL WOMEN IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING CONFERENCE ON SATURDAY, MARCH 22
The 3rd Annual Women in Science and Engineering Conference, “ Women Succeeding in Today’s Technology,” will be held this Saturday, March 22, from 9: 00 a. m. to 3: 00 p. m. on the SDSM& T campus. All area female students in the 9th- 12th grades are invited to attend. The conference is co- sponsored by the Society of Women Engineers ( SWE) and Women in Science and Engineering ( WISE).
The conference will introduce young women to science and engineering and the careers available in those fields. Participants will receive hands- on experience in SDSM& T campus labs with SWE members, SDSM& T students and professors. Tours will be offered of labs with emphasis in the areas of Civil/ Environmental Engineering; Computer Engineering/ Computer Science; Chemistry/ Chemical Engineering; Geology/ Geological Engineering; Math, Physics and Electrical Engineering; Mechanical/ Industrial Engineering; and Metallurgical/ Mining Engineering. Young women attending the conference also will have an opportunity for discussions with local professional women and SDSM& T faculty members during lunch at the multi- cultural expo, which is also being held on the SDSM& T campus this Saturday.
Advanced registration is advisable but not required. There is a $ 10 fee to cover the cost of lunch and an information package. Registration on Saturday is from 9: 00 - 9: 30 a. m. in Room 204, Classroom Building. The morning session of labs and tours will run from 9: 30 - 11: 00 a. m. Lunch will be from 11: 00 a. m. to 1: 00 p. m. in the East/ West Bump Lounge of the Surbeck Center. The afternoon session of labs and tours will run from 1: 00 - 3: 00 p. m.
For more information, contact Angela Dux, SWE President, at 341- 5176 or Julie Clapero, SWE Vice- President, at 394- 2881. -- 30--
( March 11, 1997)
Dakota Sun: Going for the Gold at Sunrayce 97
Dakota Sun is the solar car designed by the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Solar Motion Team ( SMT) for Sunrayce 97. The team includes students from nearly every discipline and is quickly becoming the largest student organization at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
Sunrayce 97 is a biennial intercollegiate event open to all universities in North America. The race is sponsored by General Motors ( GM), Electronic Data Systems ( EDS), and the Department of Energy ( DOE). This unique event showcases the imagination, ingenuity and teamwork of 60 graduate and undergraduate teams in the development of highly efficient, electrically powered vehicles that are fueled by a viable, renewable and sustainable energy source - the sun. This exciting and demanding long- distance race across America's runs June 19 to 28, 1997.
In 1995, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology placed sixteenth our of thirty- eight teams, received the " Best Use of Technology" award, placed highest among " rookie" teams, and was presented the " Humanitarian" award for their efforts. The Dakota Sun Solar Motion Team hopes to transcend these accomplishments while on the road from Indianapolis to Colorado Springs.
The Sunrayce is a shining example of how much is possible with commitment and determination to the improvement of sustainable energy development, and the importance of public and private partnerships in making innovation a reality.
The Dakota Sun Solar Motion Team is seeking sponsorship from corporations, associations, and individuals willing to assist the production of the # 1 competitor for Sunrayce 97. Providing support will help prepare future scientists and engineers for the workplace and helps improve the quality of education in the field of alternative energy research.
For more information on the South Dakota Solar Motion Team at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology call 394- 2213. Internet resources on Sunrayce 97 may be accessed at headqtr@ sunrayce. gmr. com or http:// www. sunrayce. com.
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( March 27, 1997)
SDSM& T TO HOST TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CONFERENCE ON APRIL 9TH
The 1997 Technical Assistance Program ( TAP) Annual Conference will be held on Wednesday, April 9th, from 8: 00 a. m. to 5: 00 p. m. in the Surbeck Center Ballroom on the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ( SDSM& T) campus. The conference is being sponsored by SDSM& T and the South Dakota Technology Reinvestment Program ( SDTRP).
SDTRP is a cooperative effort among NASA, the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, and the six state- sponsored universities. TAP is SDSM& T’s effort to utilize the resources of faculty, staff, students, and facilities to provide focused technical assistance.
This year’s TAP conference will offer sessions by company participants and university faculty and staff on the following topics:
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International Business Opportunities ( 9: 45 - 11: 30 a. m.)
Moderator: Dr. Srinivasa Iyer - SDSM& T
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Entrepreneurship: Is It Right for You? ( Lunch: 11: 30 - 1: 00)
Moderator: Mr. Andrew Thompson - SDSM& T
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South Dakota SBIR Winners ( 1: 00 - 2: 45 p. m.)
Moderator: Dr. Mel Ustad - Dakota State University
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Patents, Trademarks, and Copyright ( 3: 00 - 4: 45 p. m.)
Moderator: Mr. Gene Lebrun - Lynn, Jackson, Shultz & Lebrun
South Dakota companies and service providers will have displays at the conference throughout the day. If applicable to your field of practice, portions of the conference may be used to satisfy professional engineering continuing education requirements.
To register for the conference, call Lori Litzen at 605/ 394- 6995 by April 1. The registration fee is $ 15, which includes lunch and breaks.
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( March 26, 1997)
SDSM& T TO HOST ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS FORUM
ON APRIL 22/ ” EARTH DAY”
The 1997 Environmental Affairs Forum will be held on the campus of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology on Tuesday, April 22, 1997, which also has been designated as “ Earth Day.” The event is being sponsored by the American Society of Civil Engineers/ Government and Public Relations Office; SDSM& T Civil and Environmental Engineering Department; SDSM& T ASCE Student Chapter, Black Hills Branch of ASCE; and the South Dakota Solid Waste Management Association.
The forum will include sessions on solid waste, air quality and water quality issues. The luncheon speaker will be Dennis Hood, Physical Scientist, EROS Data Center. He will discuss the “ Mission to Planet Earth” program, in wh
Data Center.
Air Quality Issues: Robert Hammer ( Moderator), Environmental Services ( ENSR); Ron Johnson, Institute of Atmospheric Studies; Ann Rinche, Pennington County; Fred Karl, Black Hills Power and Light; Tim Rogers, South Dakota Department of Environment and
and Robert Hammer, ENSR. Water Quality Issues: Steve Shelsky ( Moderator), MAXIM; Peter Ismet, Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA); VLindquit, Western Dakota Water Development D( WDWDD); Scott Kenner
Woodmansay, DENR. Solid Waste Issues:
Dakota Solid Waste Management Association; Dave Templeton, DENR Administrator of Waste Management Programs; Rodney Coker, tribal utility consultant, Indian Health Service; Jerry Wright, Superintendent of Solid Waste Operations, C
Rapid City; and Mark Hunsicker, HDR Engineering. The registration fee is $ 40 ($ 20 for K- 12 teachers) if received before April 14th and $ 50 ($ 30 for K- 12 teachers) after that date. There ino registration fee for students. Reservations for the catered luncheonwhich costs an additional $ 10, must be made in advance. Continuingeducation cre
ence. For additional information, contact Dr. Bruce Berdanier, SCivil and Engineering Departm
Mountain Regional Conference on April 11 and 12, 1997. The conference, which features the concrete canoe and steel bridge competitions, along with a technical paper, non- technical paper, and pre- sign, is making its debut in Rapid City and is a project of the AmericaSociety of Civil Engineers ( ASCE). As a first time host, SDSM& T is all of the teams involved in competition. Sponsorship of a team would include attending events and showing support for our out- of- town guests. T
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DEADLINE FOR SDSM& T UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
The deadline for submitting presentation abstracts for SDSM& T ‘ s Undergraduate Research Symposium ’ 97 is April 1st. This year’s event will be held Saturday, April 26, 1997, from 9: 00 a
oom Building on the SDSM& T campus. Students are invited to submit oral and poster presentations on their latest research work in the following fields: Business and EconomicEngineering; Fine Arts and Humanities; Social Services; and Science. Cash awards will be given to the to
the best overall presenter. Last year’s inaugural symposium was very successful and inclupresentations by thirty undergraduates from South Dakota’s universities.
ition to the student presentations, the SDSM& T UndergraduaResearch Symposium ’ 97 will feature industrial and acad
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NGINEERING CONFERENCE ON SATURDAY, MARCH 22 The 3rd Annual Women in Science and Engineering Conference, “ Women Succeeding in Today’s Technology,” will be held this SaMarch 22, from 9: 00 a. m. to 3: 00 p. m. on the SDSM& T campus. All areafemale students in the 9th- 12th grades are invited to
ence is co- sponsored by the Society of Women Engineers ( SWE) and Women in Science and Engineering ( WISE). The conference will encourage young women to consider carethe fields of science and engineering. Participants will receive hands- onexperience in SDSM& T campus labs with SWE membersstudents and professors. Tours will be offered of labs with emphasthe areas of Civil/ Environmental Engineering; Computer Engineering/ Computer Science; Chemistry/ Chemical Engineering; Geology/ Geological Engineering; Math, Physics and Electrical Engineering; Mechanical/ Industrial Engineering; and Metallurgical/ MiningEngineering. Young women attending the conference also will have aopportunity for discussions with local professional w
members during lunch at the multi- cultural expo, which also is being held on the SDSM& T campus this Saturday. Advanced registration is advisable but not required. There is a $ 10 fee to cover the cost of lunch and an information package. RegistrationSaturday will be from 9: 00 - 9: 30 a. m. in Room 204, Classroom Building. The morning session of labs and tours will run from 9: 30 - 11: 00 a. m. Lunch will be from 11:
Surbeck Center. The afternoon session of labs and tours will run from 1: 00 - 3: 00 p. m.
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yon Lake Preparations Begin for Fast Approaching ConcCanoe Races The time for preparations is flying by for the Rocky Mountain Regional Conference Concrete Canoe Races. In fact, there is just under two weeks left before civil engineering students from all across the regionbegin arriving for what is sure to be a very exciting weekend. Yesterday South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students began preparinCanyon Lake for the races by placing temporary buoys to mark the race courses. There were approximately 30 buoys placed on the lake, each of which consist of a plastic milk carton tied to a string and anchored by a concrete block. The buoys will remain in Canyon Lake until Friday, April 11 when they will be replaced by more permanent buoys for the concrecanoe races to be held on Saturday, April 12. The temporary buoys are slightly submerged under the surface of the water so as not to completelydisrupt the course of local fishers and other Canyon Lake park users. However, the students at SDSM& T ask that the
rent placement of the buoys. Each buoy was placed through the use of survey equipment and a computerized map of the courses drawn up from the official rules of the Conference. There are two separate courses currently laid out by the buoys. The first course, the distance course, starts on the Southwest portion the lake off of the island, and continues around to the East. There are slalom buoys placed in the middle portion of the distance course on theSouth sid
is placed on the Northeast corner of the lake by the observation deck. This is also the area where race headquarters will be set up on April 12. All buoys will be removed upon the completion of the 1997 RockyMountain Regional Conference. The public is invited to attend the raceas well as the other portions of the Regional Conference.
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Videoconference on “ Sexual Harassment Issues in Schools and the Work
11: 00 a. m. to 1: 00 p. m., Room 109, CBuilding ( SDSM& T’s RTDN Site) Presented by Gloria Pluimer, Title IV Coordinator for Black Hills Special Servicand sponsored by the South Dakota Higher Education Drug & Violence ConsortMitchell Technical Institute FIPSE GranteeTopics include Definition of Sexual
Harassment, Legal Ramifications, Sexual Harassment in Non- traditional Careers
and Techniques to Stop Harassment.
Wednesday, April 2: SDSM& T 6th Annual Athletic Recognition
Banquet 6: 30 p. m., Surbeck Center Ballroom Sponsored
this year’s outstanding South Dakota Tecathletes.
Athletic Department at 394- 2351.
State- Level Competition for National Geography Bee
1: 15 Preliminary Rounds; Final Round: 3: 00p. m., Surbeck Center For more info, contact Pam HemmingSDSM& T Educational Outreach Coordinator, 394- 2531, o
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47th Annual West River Math Contest 9: 30 a. m. Opening s 1: 00 p. m. Awards Ceremony, Room 204, NewClassroom Building Several hundred students from area schooare expected to compete in five d
including Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Advanced Math and Mas
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Sponsors Finalized for Regional Conference On the weekend of April 10- 11 eleven teams will be traveling to Rapid City to compete in the 1997 Rocky Mountain Regional Conference. As a first year host, SDSM& T would like to show our visiting competitors support and give them a warm South Dakota welcome. In order to do we called upon the Rapid City community and asked for help, seven loorganizations responded. Each of the ten visiting schools will have a sponsor present at the Regional Conference events to support them, cheer them on, and make them feel welcome in a community far from home. The sponsors will meet their team members at a welcoming reception on the evening of Thursday, April 10. This will give them the opportunity to get to know some of the students they will be cheering forthe two days of competition. The main event will be the concrete canoraces on Saturday, April 11. Each sponsor will be present at the races with posters, banners, and loud voices to cheer on their team. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology would like to recognize these sponsors and t
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Ellsworth Air Force Base
Colorado State University Rapid City Chamber
University of Colorado Boulder Central High School
University of Colorado DvStevens High School
University of Wyoming Boys’ Club of Rapid City Utah St
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Three SDSM& T students from the Yankton area are members of the South Dakota Tech Concrete Canoe team participating in the 1997 Rocky Mountain Regional Conference of the American Society of Civil Engineers ( ASCE) being held in Rapid City this weekend. Approximately 300 students from ten universities are competing in the conference, whicfeatures concrete canoe races and steel bridge com
Crofton, NE: Chad Kramer
Scotland: James Cokely
Yankton: Mark Mutziger South Dakota Tech’s team hopes to become the first team to both host and win the Regional Conference. In 1995 the SDSM& T team wothe National ASCE Concrete Canoe Competition. SDSM& T’s student ASCE chapter has represented South Dakota Tech seven of the ninyears that the national concrete canoe competition has been held. SDSM& T has placed first in seven of the past nine region
s finished in the top five in nationals three times. The winner of the Rocky Mountain ASCE Regional Conference competition will advance to the national competition, which will be hJune 19- 21 at Cleveland State University in Cleveland, Ohio. The National ASCE Concrete Canoe Competition is sponsored
an Society of Civil Engineers and Master Builders. The other universities competing in the Rocky Mountain Regional Conference include: Colorado School of Mines, Colorado State University, of Colorado- Boulder, University of Colorado- Denver, Utah State University, University of Utah, and the University of Wyoming.
Conference results and photos will be provided upon completion on the competition. Information about conference events also can be obtained from the web site which was set up for the conference. The web page address is: www. sdsmt. edu/ events/ concretecanoe. The web page will be updated periodically throughout the Regional Conference and may be accessed for results and photographs as they occur.
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( April 12, 1997 10 p. m. MT)
Winners of 1997 ASCE Rocky Mountain Regional Conference
Hosted by: SDSM& T
The 1997 ASCE Rocky Mountain Regional Conference has come to an end after two days of events and competitions. The Conference, held on April 11- 12, was attended by ten schools including the host school, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Brigham Young University was the only participant in the Rocky Mountain Region not able to attend due to bad weather and road conditions. The ten schools that were in attendance include: Air Force Academy, Colorado State University, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Denver, University of Wyoming, Utah State University, Colorado School of Mines, University of Utah, Metropolitan State College and SDSM& T.
There were five main events in the Regional Conference. They were the steel bridge competition, technical and non- technical paper presentation, pre- design, mystery design and the concrete canoe competition. The results are as follows:
Technical Paper
First Place: SDSM& T
Second Place: Utah State
Third Place: Metropolitan State
Non- Technical Paper
First Place: Utah State
Second Place: Air Force
Third Place: SDSM& T
Steel Bridge
First Place: Utah State
Second Place: Colorado School of Mines
Third Place: University of Wyoming
Pre- Design First Place: CSU
Second Place: Metropolitan State
Third Place: SDSM& T
Mystery Design
No points in this category
Concrete Canoe
Men’s sprint - Women’s sprint - Coed sprint
First Place: SDSM& T SDSM& T SDSM& T
Second Place: Univ. of Utah Utah State Univ. of
Wyoming
Third Place: CSU Univ. of Wyoming Utah State
Men’s endurance - Women’s endurance
First Place: SDSM& T SDSM& T
Second Place: Univ. of Utah Univ. of Utah
Third Place: Univ. of Wyoming Utah State
Paper Oral Presentation
First Place: SDSM& T SDSM& T
Second Place: Univ. of Utah Univ. of Utah
Third Place: CSU Colorado School of Mines
Display Final Product
First Place: SDSM& T SDSM& T
Second Place: Univ. of Utah Univ. of Utah
Third Place: CSU University of Wyoming
Overall Concrete Canoe Winners
First Place: SDSM& T
Second Place: Univ. of Utah
Third Place: Utah State
Overall ASCE Rocky Mountain Regional
Conference Winners
First Place: Colorado School of Mines
Second Place: Utah State
Third Place: SDSM& T
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology will represent the Rocky Mountain Region at the National Concrete Canoe Competition to be held in Cleveland, Ohio on June 19- 21 at Cleveland State University. Master Builders and the National Chapter of ASCE will be sponsoring this National Competition. SDSM& T would like to thank everyone who attended this year’s ASCE conference. For additional information and photos, see the Regional Conference Web Page at:
www. sdsmt. edu/ events/ concretecanoe or contact SDSM& T at ( 605) 394- 2554.
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SDSM& T TO HOST 1st CONFERENCE OF THE GREAT PLAINS ALLIANCE FOR COMPUTERS AND WRITING APRIL 19- 20
The First Conference of the Great Plains Alliance for Computers and Writing will be held on the SDSM& T campus on April 19- 20, 1997. The event is being sponsored by the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Epiphany Group, which is part of a national coalition dedicated to training composition faculty in the use of computers and networks.
The conference will offer a mixture of presentations and hands- on workshops, with the goal of providing practical suggestions and resources for English teachers from middle school through the college level. Keynote speaker for the conference will be Dr. Fred Kemp, Co- chair of the national Alliance for Computers and Writing. Dr. Kemp is Associate Professor of English at Texas Tech University and is Director of the Computer- Based Writing Instruction Project at that institution. He is the author of numerous groundbreaking works in the field of computers and writing.
The following individuals also will be giving presentations during the conference:
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Dr. Sharon Cogdill, Associate Professor of English, St. Cloud State University, and Co- Chair of the Great Plains Alliance for Computers and Writing. Dr. Cogdill teaches English in a computer- based writing classroom and has used real time computer conferencing extensively with her classes.
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Dr. Joan Latchaw, Assistant Professor of English, North Dakota State University, Fargo. Dr. Latchaw is co- editor of The Dialogic Classroom, a practical text on using computer networks in writing classes. She has used computers and the internet extensively with her classes.
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Dr. Michael Day, Assistant Professor of English, SDSM& T, and Co- Chair of the Great Plains Alliance for Computers and Writing. Dr. Day is the SDSM& T site coordinator for the Epiphany Project and also chairs the National Council of Teachers of English Assembly on Computers in English. He has used network- based activities in his classes for the past seven years.
Individuals interested in attending the conference should register by April 17th. To register or obtain additional information, please contact Dr. Michael Day at 394- 5100 or mday@ silver. sdsmt. edu, or view the web page at http:// www. dsu. edu/~ ericssop/ gpa. html.
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( April 9, 1997)
Web Page is Set Up for 1997 Rocky Mountain Regional Conference
A web site for the 1997 Regional Conference has been set up for the purpose of quick and easy access to information surrounding the Conference events. The list of options is as follows:
Conference Schedule
Conference Events
Event Rules / Scoring
Team Information
Press Releases
Competition Results
Photographs
Rapid City Area
National Competition
Directions to SDSM& T
SDSM& T Home Page
If you would like access to any of this information, you can find the web page at:
www. sdsmt. edu/ events/ concretecanoe This page will be updated periodically throughout the Regional Conference and may be accessed for competition results and photographs of the competition as they occur. There is also an email address available on the web page for any questions concerning the Conference.
As an added note, all media information for the attending colleges has been entered into the computer fax list. These media will be faxed all press releases during the Regional Conference. Each attending school’s Media/ Public Relations departments will also be receiving press releases so that everyone is kept updated on the outcome of events. The press releases will also be posted to our web page, so feel free to check there as well.
If you have any questions or concerns about the conference, please contact Kristen Andrews at ( 605) 394- 6081.
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SDSM& T PROFESSOR RECEIVES ENGINEERING SERVICE AWARD
Dr. Albert Louis Riemenschneider, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at SDSM& T, recently was honored by Theta Tau, a professional engineering fraternity, for his service to the engineering profession and to Theta Tau. A native of northwest Nebraska, Dr. Riemenschneider also is an SDSM& T alumnus.
After graduating from SDSM& T with a B. S. degree in Electrical Engineering, he went to work for Sperry Utah Company in Salt Lake City as an environmental and systems test engineer. He received his M. S. degree in Electrical Engineering from SDSM& T in 1962 and his Ph. D. from the University of Wyoming. Dr. Riemenschneider returned to SDSM& T as an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering from 1967 to 1974. In 1974 he joined Dunham Associates, a consulting engineering firm, as chief engineer, and as Vice President and Chief Engineer for Symcom, Inc., a totally owned startup company under Dunham Associates. Dr. Riemenschneider returned to SDSM& T as Associate Professor in 1980, was promoted to full Professor in 1983, and served as Chair of the SDSM& T Electrical Engineering Department until 1995. He has spent the last year on sabbatical consulting for Gateway 2000 on an education/ training program.
An advocate for the use of computers as a tool in engineering education and practice, Dr. Riemenschneider was instrumental in the development of computer laboratories and the new Computer Engineering program at SDSM& T. He is a Registered Professional Engineer and has authored or co- authored twenty- two technical publications. Other professional honors he has received include the Benjamin C. Dasher Award at the 1982 Frontiers in Education Conference and the John A. Curtis Award at the 1983 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference. His active involvement in SDSM& T’s Omega Chapter of Theta Tau includes serving as scribe, housing manager, athletic chairman, adviser, and Omega Alumni secretary/ treasurer for many years.
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( April 11, 1997)
SDSM& T’S SKILL STUDENTS WIN AWARDS AT AISES NATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR/ TWO STUDENTS SELECTED TO ATTEND INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR
Six American Indian students from SDSM& T’s Scientific Knowledge for Indian Learning and Leadership ( SKILL) program won awards at the recent American Indian Science and Engineering Society ( AISES) National Science and Engineering Fair. The event was held April 2- 5 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Two of Tech’s SKILL students also were selected to represent AISES at the International Science and Engineering Fair ( ISEF). Aelgifa Hong- Ruddy and Heidi Peterson from Rapid City Central High School won first place for their behavioral sciences team project, “ How It Works.” Aelgifa and Heidi are the first SKILL students to be selected to attend the ISEF. Only twelve students from over 800 projects were selected to participate in the ISEF, which will be held May 10- 16, 1997, in Louisville, KY.
Other students from SDSM& T’s SKILL program who won awards at the AISES National Science and Engineering Fair are as follows with their school, award, and project name:
Cassie Brewer, North Middle School, Rapid City -- National Metric Association Award
and 8th Grade Environmental Science Special Award
Project: “ How Does Storm Water Runoff Affect Rapid
Creek?”
Jenny Bissonette, Central High School, Rapid City -- Grand Prize Traditional Award, 9th Grade Biology
Project: “ Growth Effects on Plants and Vegetables��
Alejandra Lara, Dakota Middle School, Rapid City -- 3rd Place 7th Grade Physical Science
Project: ��� Inflation vs. Distance”
Stephanie Thome, North Middle School, Rapid City -- 3rd Place, 8th Grade Chemistry
Project: “ Wake Up to a Bowl of Water Solubles”
Other students from SDSM& T’s SKILL program who participated in the AISES National Science and Engineering Fair include: Lisa Burnette; Crystal Anne Yellow Eagle; Stephanie Back; Tyler Fisher; Julie Jennings; and Madelynn Ducheneaux.
The SKILL program is an effort by the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology to help this nation overcome an expected shortage of professionals in math and science fields. The mission of the SKILL program is to develop and support academic training emphasizing mathematics, science and engineering to enable minority students -- principally American Indian students -- to enroll in and graduate from post- secondary institutions.
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( April 8, 1997)
SOUTH DAKOTA SPACE DAY ‘ 97 TO BE HELD APRIL 24 The South Dakota Space Grant Consortium ( SDSGC) is sponsoring the 3rd Annual South Dakota Space Day on April 24, 1997. Several members of the South Dakota Tech community will be participating in this year’s program, which will be held in Sioux Falls at Augustana College and the EROS Data Center.
The keynote speaker for South Dakota Space Day ’ 97 will be Mike Mullane, NASA astronaut. Mullane will be introduced by Dr. Sherry Farwell, SDSM& T Dean of Graduate Education and Sponsored Programs and Director of the SDSGC. Other SDSM& T participants in this year’s Space Day activities include Dr. James Fox, SDSM& T Professor of Geology & Geological Engineering, and Linda B. Allen, outreach coordinator for SDSGC and Science Linkages in the Community ( SLIC). The following SDSM& T students also will be taking part in Space Day ‘ 97: Melissa Boettcher of Sioux Falls, senior geology major; Scott Cooper of Black Hawk, senior geology major; Brian Herbst of Rapid City, mechanical engineering graduate student; and Kirk Opella of Casper, WY, mechanical engineering graduate student.
4700 students from South Dakota schools have pre- registered for the day- long activities, which will include hands- on educational experiences in math, science and technology. More than 35 exhibits will be available, including NASA’s Johnson Space Center, Civil Air Patrol, South Dakota StarBase/ SD ANG, Federal Aviation Administration, EROS Data Center, SDSM& T, University of Nebraska, Augustana College, South Dakota State University, Lake Area Technical Institute, South Dakota Skydivers, Sioux Valley Hospital, and GLOBE ( Global Learning & Observations to Benefit the Environment).
The goals of Space Day are to provide hands- on interactive demonstrations which will create excitement and interest in NASA, science, math, and engineering, and to create an awareness of the variety of resources which are available in the state to support these fields.
Over 2000 students attended Space Day events in previous years, which were held in Pierre and Rapid City. For additional information, contact Linda B. Allen, Space Day ’ 97 Chairperson, at 394- 1975.
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( April 4, 1997)
Sponsors Finalized for Regional Conference
On the weekend of April 10- 11 eleven teams will be traveling to Rapid City to compete in the 1997 Rocky Mountain Regional Conference. As a first year host, SDSM& T would like to show our visiting competitors support and give them a warm South Dakota welcome. In order to do this, we called upon the Rapid City community and asked for help, seven local organizations responded. Each of the ten visiting schools will have a sponsor present at the Regional Conference events to support them, cheer them on, and make them feel welcome in a community far from home. The sponsors will meet their team members at a welcoming reception on the evening of Thursday, April 10. This will give them the opportunity to get to know some of the students they will be cheering for in the two days of competition. The main event will be the concrete canoe races on Saturday, April 11. Each sponsor will be present at the races with posters, banners, and loud voices to cheer on their team. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology would like to recognize these sponsors and thank them for their voluntary efforts in helping to make the 1997 Rocky Mountain Regional Conference a memorable event. The sponsors are:
College Sponsor
Air Force Academy Rapid City Chamber of Commerce and Ellsworth Air Force Base
Colorado State University Rapid City Chamber of Commerce
University of Colorado Boulder Central High School
University of Colorado Denver Stevens High School
University of Wyoming Boys’ Club of Rapid City
Utah State University Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Colorado School of Mines Stevens High School
Brigham Young University Rapid City Boy Scouts
University of Utah Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Metropolitan State College Toastmasters, Burnt Toast
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( March 25, 1997)
SDSM& T TO HOST WEST RIVER MATH CONTEST ON APRIL 5TH
Several hundred students from area schools are expected to compete in the 47th Annual West River Math Contest on Saturday, April 5, at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. The event will begin with a general meeting at 9: 30 a. m. in the New Gym, followed by testing sessions from 10: 00 a. m. to 11: 30 a. m. The awards ceremony will be held at 1: 00 p. m. in the Classroom Building Auditorium ( Room CB 204).
The schools are divided into two classes based on enrollment. Students compete in five contest divisions, which are separated according to subject matter and include Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Advanced Math and Masters. Members of South Dakota Tech’s Mathematics and Computer Science Department will prepare and score the tests.
The top five students in each division will be awarded medals and the overall winner in each division will receive a trophy. In addition, the top school in each class will receive a new award in honor of Ralph Doutt, a former SDSM& T mathematics professor.
For additional information, contact Julie Dahl at 355- 3456 or leave a message at
394- 2471.
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( April 14,1997)
NASA ADMINISTRATOR DANIEL GOLDIN TO BE SDSM& T COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER
Mr. Daniel S. Goldin, Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, DC, will be the speaker for SDSM& T’s spring commencement. The event will be held on May 10 in the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. Mr. Goldin also will be presented with an Honorary Doctorate of Aerospace Administration during the SDSM& T commencement ceremony.
Since taking the helm at NASA in 1992, Daniel Goldin has generated significant reform and revitalization of America’s space agency. Budgetary constraints required NASA to identify methods to conduct programs with quality, cost- containment, and speed while maintaining high standards of safety. While many programs were downsized, investments have been made in enhancements to NASA’s science and planetary exploration missions.
Prior to becoming Administrator of NASA, Goldin was a research scientist at NASA’s Lewis Research Center in Cleveland and worked on electric propulsion systems for human interdisciplinary travel. He was also Vice President and General Manager of the TRW Space and Technology Group. Goldin has a mechanical engineering degree from City College of New York.
“ We are very honored to have Administrator Goldin as our commencement speaker,” said SDSM& T President Richard J. Gowen. “ His acceptance of our invitation further demonstrates Tech’s reputation as a nationally recognized science and engineering institution. His visit to Rapid City will enhance SDSM& T’s growing involvement with NASA activities.”
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( April 11, 1997)
ABERDEEN STUDENT ELECTED SDSM& T STUDENT ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT
Travis Ernst, a SDSM& T student from Aberdeen, was recently elected president of the Student Association at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Travis is a junior mechanical engineering major at South Dakota Tech. He has been an active member of the SDSM& T Triangle Fraternity since 1995.
Travis is a 1994 graduate of Aberdeen Central High School. His parents are Rosemary Olesen and Kevin Ernst.
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( April 11, 1997)
PIERRE STUDENT ELECTED SDSM& T STUDENT ASSOCIATION VICE PRESIDENT
Richard R. Jackson, a SDSM& T student from Pierre, was recently elected vice- president of the Student Association at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Richard is a senior computer science major and will graduate from South Dakota Tech in May 1998. He will be working for Microsoft in Seattle this summer.
Richard is a 1993 graduate of Riggs High School in Pierre. He is the son of Warren Jackson of Pierre. He has been active in the SDSM& T Student Association for two years. His other campus activities include: Tech Multimedia Group ( TMG); Peer Advisors; Student Ambassadors; Pershing Rifles; Drama Club; and Dakota Choral Union.
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( March 7, 1997)
SDSM& T HONORS OUTSTANDING TEACHERS MARCH 13
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology will salute three area teachers at the Forty- sixth Annual Honors Convocation on March 13, 1997.
SDSM& T President Richard J. Gowen will make presentations to Philip Cary of Chadron, Nebraska, Darwin Sampson of Hill City, and John Brewer of Kyle, South Dakota. The convocation will be held in the Surbeck Center Ballroom beginning at 11: 30 am.
Philip Cary is a mathematics and physics teacher at Chadron High School. After graduating from University of Kansas with a bachelor’s degree in education, Cary completed his master’s in physics from University of Missouri, Kansas City. Cary has been selected Teacher of the Year by graduating Chadron high school students four times since 1988. Additional professional recognition includes as teaching assistant for the High School Teachers Engineering Program ( HISTEP) at the University of Wyoming in 1993, and was a State of Wyoming finalist for the Christa McCauliffe Award in 1987.
Darwin ( Sam) Sampson attended NSC at Aberdeen after graduating from high school at Highmore High. Sampson obtained a B. S. degree in education with emphasis in science and math. After some years teaching at Kennebec, Sturgis, West Bend, Iowa and a teacher exchange in Auckland, New Zealand, Sam received his M. A. in math and physics from University of South Dakota. Sampson was instrumental in setting up a computer programming class for students in Hill City in 1978 using SDSM& T’s main frame computer. Sam currently teaches algebra II, chemistry, physics, senior math, and pre- calculus at Hill City High School. Sampson and his wife Jean have a daughter, Amanda, a sophomore attending at SDSM& T.
John Brewer is a science teacher at Little Wound High School who also instructs environmental sciences at Oglala Lakota College in Kyle, South Dakota. Brewer’s focus is on the students, teaching them current scientific applications and theories. Described as respectful, responsible and respectful, Brewer dedicates himself to the education of the Native American community and has been a member of AISES for many years.
Outstanding Teacher citations read, In recognition of excellence in teaching, scholarly activity and community service for these recipient's achievements.
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( March 19, 1997) 33 SDSM& T EMPLOYEES TO BE HONORED AT CAREER SERVICE BANQUET THURSDAY, MARCH 20
Thirty- three South Dakota School of Mines and Technology employees will be honored at the SDSM& T Career Service Banquet on Thursday, March 20. The annual event is held to recognize Career Service employees for their years of dedicated service to the State of South Dakota and SDSM& T. The reception begins at 6: 00 p. m. in the South Lounge of Surbeck Center. Dinner will begin at 6: 30 p. m. in the Surbeck Center Ballroom.
Career Service was established at SDSM& T in 1981 to encourage communication between the Career Service employees and the SDSM& T administration. A banquet is held in March of each year to recognize the work of all Career Service employees, especially those who have served 5, 10, 15, 20, or more years. In addition, the 1996- 1997 recipients of the Tradition of Excellence Award ( TEA) are recognized are the banquet. The TEA Award is presented monthly to a Career Service employee in recognition of that individual’s exemplary service and commitment to excellence.
This year’s honorees with their years of service and department are as follows:
5 Years: Marilyn Haskell, Library; Barbara Hughes, High Plains Center; M. Patricia Kung, Mathematics; Patricia Maher, Physical Plant; John Morgan, Civil/ Environmental Engineering; Michael Reimer, Physical Plant; Bryan Schumacher, Instructional Technology Services ( ITS); Cassie Thayer, EPSCoR
10 Years: Vickie Bender, Instructional Technology Services ( ITS); Rebecca Cronin, Human Resources; Tonette Hauff, Enrollment Management Services; Patricia Mason, Instructional Technology Services ( ITS); Leslie Muir, Physical Plant
15 Years: Richard Beshara, Tech Print Center; Kathryn Crawford, Enrollment Management Services; Kathleen Fischbach, Civil/ Environmental Engineering; Mary Fuelling, Dining Services; JoAnn Lee, Electrical/ Computer Engineering; Audrey Painter, Business Office; Gayla Schlei, Residence Life/ Ivanhoe International Center; Larry Walker, Physical Plant
20 Years: Robert Cecil, Physical Plant; Marilyn Denison, Physical Plant
25 Years: Carol Hirsch, Institute of Atmospheric Sciences ( IAS)
Traditions of Excellence Award ( TEA): Jerry Chaney, Physical Plant; Cindy Christensen, Career Planning; Virgil DeGeest, Physical Plant; Toni Erickson, Physical Plant; Pam Fenner, Geology and Geological Engineering Department; Jerry Herting, Physical Plant; M. Patricia Kung, Mathematics; JoAnn Lee, Electrical/ Computer Engineering; John McDaniel, Business Office; Don Myhre, Physical Plant; Larry Walker, Physical Plant; Debra Zeidler, Humanities Department.
Three employees ( M. Patricia Kung, Jo Ann Lee, and Larry Walker) are receiving dual recognition both for their years of service to the State of South Dakota and for being named a Traditions of Excellence Award recipient during the 1996- 1997 school year.
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( March 21, 1997)
SDSM& T AND CHADRON STATE COLLEGE SIGN AGREEMENT TO FACILITATE TRANSFER OF CSC STUDENTS TO SDSM& T
SDSM& T and Chadron State College recently signed an agreement that will make it easier for CSC students to transfer to SDSM& T. The new agreement will make it easier for pre- engineering students at Chadron State College to transfer to degree programs at SDSM& T.
The agreement establishes an authorized program of courses at Chadron State that will transfer and substitute for required courses at SDSM& T in engineering, science and math. CSC students who are planning to transfer to degree programs at SDSM& T will be assigned a mentor and will be entered into an individualized education plan at Tech while they are still attending CSC.
Dr. James Munro, Acting Dean of SDSM& T’s College of Chemical, Physical and Material Sciences and Engineering, hailed this agreement as “ an exciting first step in Tech’s reaching out to work more closely with other post- secondary institutions in providing quality educaitonal opportunities for students.” Munro stated, “ The true beneficiaries of this agreement are students. Under this agreement, students can begin their education at Chadron State College, knowing in advance that their courses will transfer to degree programs at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.”
Dr. Ted Davis, Dean of the School of Science and Mathematics at Chadron State College, said the two institutions have had an excellent working relationship over the years and the new agreement will improve the transfer process even more. The two institutions also are exploring the possibilities of using their interactive distance learning systems to bring pre- engineering courses from SDSM& T to Chadron State and liberal arts courses offered by Chadron State to SDSM& T. In addition to this agreement with Chadron State College, SDSM& T officials are in the process of establishing other Memorandums of Understanding with other South Dakota universities and tribal colleges.
For additional information on the SDSM& T/ OLC agreement, please contact Dr. James Munro at 394- 2256.
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( March 24, 1997)
SDSM& T STUDENT FROM PIERRE RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL COPPER CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Christopher Misterek, a South Dakota School of Mines and Technology student from Pierre, has been named a 1997- 1998 recipient of the prestigious Copper Club Scholarship. Misterek, a junior at SDSM& T, is a Metallurgical Engineering major. The Copper Club Scholarship is for $ 5000 and is renewable for two years.
Christopher is the son of Dale and Betty Misterek of Pierre and is a 1994 graduate of Riggs High School. His activities at SDSM& T include the Dakota Sun Solar Motion team, the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society; Peer Advisor; and the Society of Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration.
Misterek was first introduced to mining as a nine- year- old when his class toured the Homestake Mine in Lead, which was the largest gold mine in North America at the time. He chose the field of mining and metallurgy because of his interest in natural resources and how they can be managed. “ As a hunter and a fisherman, I have a great respect for the land and its natural resources,” said Misterek. “ It is this respect that played a part in my decision to pursue a career in metallurgical engineering.”
Misterek said the Copper Club Scholarship will allow him to pursue his post- graduate goals, which include a desire to find better ways of recovering metals from ores and to find a balance between profitable mining and conservation of natural resources.
“ I feel strongly that the United States must continue to be a leader in the production of natural resources as we enter the next century. My goals will help both myself and my company contribute to this country’s continued success,” said Misterek.
Only four Copper Club Scholars are designated each year after an intensely competitive and rigorous selection process. The other winners this year are students at the University of Arizona, University of Missouri- Rolla, and Queens University in Kingston, Ontario.
“ Christopher Misterek’s receipt of this prestigious scholarship is a reflection of his academic achievement and his potential for success as a metallurgical engineer. We are honored to have a SDSM& T student selected as a Copper Club Scholar. This illustrates SDSM& T’s national reputation as an outstanding science and engineering institution and the top- notch quality of education which SDSM& T offers,” said Dr. Jon Kellar, Associate Professor of Metallurgical Engineering and a National Science Foundation Presidential Faculty Fellow.
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( March 18, 1997)
SDSM& T TO HOST MULTI- CULTURAL EXPO MARCH 21- 22
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology will host “ THE WORLD IS COMING TO SOUTH DAKOTA-- EXPO 97” on March 21- 22. The multi- cultural festival will be held in the Surbeck Center Ballroom on the SDSM& T campus.
Local and regional school children are scheduled to attend on Friday, March 21, between 9: 30 a. m. and 3: 00 p. m. Approximately 300 area school children from fourth through eighth grades are expected to visit from 9: 30 a. m. to 12: 00 noon on Friday. The general public is invited to attend the cultural exposition on Saturday, March 22, from 10: 00 a. m. to 2: 30 p. m.
Cultural displays from Norway, India, China, Japan, Ecuador, Islamic countries, and the American Indian Science and Engineering Society ( AISES) will be exhibited on both days. There is no charge to visit the exhibits.
On Saturday, a sampling of native foods will be available for a nominal charge of $ 3.50 from 11: 30 a. m. to 2: 00 p. m. Cultural entertainment, including dancing and singing, will be presented on Saturday from 11: 30 a. m. to 1: 00 p. m.
This annual event is sponsored by international students, AISES, the SDSM& T Student Association, and the Ivanhoe International Student Center. For additional information, please contact the Ivanhoe International Center at 394- 6884.
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( March 25, 1997)
SDSM& T LIAISON WITH EROS DATA CENTER LOCATED ON CAMPUS/ RECRUITING TECH STUDENTS
Gail Schmidt has relocated from the EROS Data Center to the SDSM& T campus to serve as a liaison between the two institutions. Her presence on campus underscores the partnership being developed between SDSM& T and the EROS Data Center.
As part of her liaison responsibilities, Schmidt is recruiting South Dakota Tech students for full- time positions with the EROS Data Center and for summer internships. Hughes STX, the government contractor which operates the EROS Data Center, will be hiring approximately 100 individuals during the next year to work on the LANDSAT and Mission to Planet Earth programs. EROS Data Center, located east of Sioux Falls, processes imagery from the LANDSAT satellite and is the largest repository of satellite data in the nation.
“ The relationships which we are building with the EROS Data Center provide some exciting opportunities for SDSM& T and illustrate South Dakota Tech’s national reputation as an outstanding engineering and science institution. We are pleased to have Gail Schmidt on campus as we continue to develop partnerships with the LANDSAT and Mission to Planet Earth programs,” said SDSM& T President Richard Gowen.
Schmidt indicated she has already referred three Tech students to EROS and all three have received offers of employment. Schmidt is recruiting prospective employees or interns who have a strong computer science background, although a major in computer science is not required. Students who are interested in applying for employment or an internship with the EROS Data Center can contact Gail Schmidt at 394- 2292 or Room 2292, Institute of Atmospheric Sciences.
Gail Schmidt is a native of Rapid City and also a graduate of SDSM& T.
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( March 18, 1997)
SDSM& T STUDENT ORGANIZES TRIP TO FRANCE FOR TWO LOCAL CHEFS
Florian “ Frenchy” Demoizet , a French student attending the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, recently organized a trip for two local chefs to his hometown area in France. Clark Braun, chef at the Alpine Inn in Hill City, and Kevin Beshara, chef at the Colonial House Restaurant in Rapid City, left Monday, March 17, for Givet, France. Braun and Beshara will spend two weeks in France working with French chefs, meeting local officials, and visiting scenic sites.
The itinerary for Braun and Beshara includes: meeting with the mayor of Givet, France; visiting Rethel and working with the French First Minister’s personal chef; touring the caves of Champagne; visiting the Meuse Valley and Dinant, Belgium; working with pastry maker Bouilleaux and making a high school presentation to Saint Remy ( sister high school to Rapid City Stevens High School); studying at the Culinary School in Bazeilles with nine great French chefs; visiting Sedan and working with Leterme, a French chef. Braun and Beshara will be joined by their wives midway through their visit. They are scheduled to return to Rapid City on March 31.
Demoizet was an exchange student two years ago at Deubrook High School in eastern South Dakota. After visiting the Black Hills, he fell in love with the area and decided to pursue his post- secondary education at SDSM& T. He currently is in his second year of studies at SDSM& T.
For additional information, contact Demoizet at 394- 2971.
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( March 17, 1997)
SDSM& T HONORS BLACK HILLS STATE ALUMNUS
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology recently named Rapid City Mayor Edward McLaughlin, an alumnus of Black Hills State University, as recipient of this year’s SDSM& T Outstanding Public Service Award. SDSM& T President Richard J. Gowen presented McLaughlin with the award during the University’s Forty- sixth Annual Honors Convocation on March 13, 1997. The award honors individuals who have contributed in a very substantial way to public service.
McLaughlin was recognized for his life- long support of SDSM& T and the Rapid City area. He has played a significant role in the city’s Vision 2012 projects that include the Journey Museum, a city recreation center and many other projects. In supporting McLaughlin’s nomination for the award, Dick Oakland praised McLaughlin’s leadership and commitment to international exchange programs in Rapid City. During his terms as mayor, Rapid City has signed Sister City relationships with Apolda, Germany, and Imiachi, Japan. In addition, a memorandum of understanding was recently signed between SDSM& T and Mongolia Technical University following numerous visits from Mongolian officials.
McLaughlin graduated from Spearfish High School in 1946 and received his B. S. degree in education from Black Hills State University. He also received M. A./ Ed. and Ed. D. degrees in Public School Administration from the University of Northern Colorado. He was actively involved in education for over thirty years and has taught or been administrator in Bowman, ND, Lewiston, MT, Spearfish, Lead, and Rapid City. McLaughlin was president of the BHSU Alumni Association ( 1957); chairman of Lyle Hare Stadium Committee ( 1956); inductee into BHSU Athletic Hall of Fame ( 1986); and recipient of the BHSU Special Services Award ( 1992). He also is a Chartered Life Underwriter ( CLU) and a Chartered Financial Consultant.
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( March 17, 1997)
SDSM& T COLLEGE REPUBLICANS TO SPONSOR MAYORAL CANDIDATES DEBATE
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology College Republicans will sponsor a debate between the Rapid City mayoral candidates on Thursday, March 20. The forum will be held at 12: 00 noon in the Bump Lounge at the SDSM& T Surbeck Center.
The five candidates for Mayor of Rapid City include C. C. “ Buzz” Knapp, Dan A. Michael, Grace Mickelson, Jerry Munson, and Jim Shaw. The debate will be moderated by Paul Huber, chairman of the SDSM& T College Republicans.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Audience members will have an opportunity to ask questions of the candidates. For additional information, contact Paul Huber at 343- 6528.
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( MARCH 21, 1997)
MEDIA TIP SHEET: SDSM& T UPCOMING EVENTS/ WEEK OF MARCH 23- 29,1997
Following is a summary of the activities and events scheduled to take place on the South Dakota School Mines and Technology campus during the week of March 23- 29, 1997:
Saturday, March 22: 3rd Annual Young Women in Science and
Engineering Conference “ Women Succeeding in Today’s Technology”
9: 00 a. m. to 3: 00 p. m., Room 204 CB
The conference will encourage area female students in the 9th- 12th grades to consider careers in the science and engineering fields. Participants will receive hands- on experience in SDSM& T labs with Society of Women Engineers, SDSM& T students and professors. $ 10 registration fee covers the cost of lunch and information packet.
The event is co- sponsored by the Society of Women Engineers ( SWE) and Women in Science and Engineering ( WISE). For more information, contact Angela Dux at 341- 5176 or Julie Chapero at 394- 2881.
Tuesday, March 25: National Teleconference on Rural
Education and the Information Highway:
Making Connections, Building Community”
12: 00 noon to 1: 30 p. m., Room 204, New Classroom Building
Panelists for the interactive videoconference will include educators and other professionals who have worked within rural communities to design and implement technology strategies. Panelists will describe how they sought funding, won community support, overcame obstacles, and sustained their programs over time. Conference will include special appearances via satellite by President Clinton, Secretary of Education Richard Riley, FCC Chairman Reed Hundt, Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman, and Florida Public Service Commissioner Julia Johnson.
For more information, contact High Plains Center at 394- 6732.
Monday, Wed, Friday Concrete Canoe Team Practice
4: 00 p. m. Canyon Lake Park
SDSM& T’s Concrete Canoe team is getting
ready for the Regional Concrete Canoe
Qualifying Competition.
SDSM& T is hosting this year’s Regional
Competition, which will be held in Rapid City
April 10- 12, 1997.
For more information, contact Michelle Nielson
at 394- 2439.
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( MARCH 19, 1997)
MEDIA TIP SHEET: SDSM& T EVENTS FOR WEEK ENDING MARCH 22,1997
Following is a summary of activities and events taking place on the South Dakota School Mines and Technology campus for the week ending March 22, 1997:
Wednesday, March 19: Dr. James D. Myers, 1997 Associated
Western Universities Distinguished Lecture series, sponsored by SDSM& T.
4: 00 p. m., Room 422, Mineral Industries
Building
Dr. Myers, senior research scientist at Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory at Battelle- Pacific Northwest Laboratories, will speak on “ Down the Hall While Across the Country: Remote Collaboration via the Internet.”
For more information, contact Dr. William Roggenthen at 394- 2460.
Thursday, March 20: Mayoral Candidates Debate, sponsored by
SDSM& T College Republicans
12: 00 noon, Bump Lounge, Surbeck Center
Debate will be moderated by Paul Huber, chairman of SDSM& T College Republicans. Audience members will have an opportunity to ask questions of the candidates.
For more information, contact Paul Huber at 394- 6528.
Career Services Banquet
6: 00 p. m. Reception; 6: 30 p. m. Dinner; Surbeck Center Ballroom
This annual event will recognize 33 Career Service employees who have 5, 10, 15, 20 or 25 years of service and/ or were a recipient of the Traditions of Excellence Award during the 1996- 1997 school year.
Friday, March 21: Multi- cultural expo “ THE WORLD IS
COMING TO SOUTH DAKOTA-- EXPO 97”
9: 30 a. m. - 3: 00 p. m. Surbeck Center Ballroom
Visits by area school children ( Approximately 300 area 4th- 8th graders will tour exhibits ( 9: 30 a. m. - 12: 00 noon)
The expo includes cultural displays from Norway, India, China, Japan, Ecuador, Islamic countries, and the American Indian Science and Engineering Society ( AISES).
For more information, contact the Ivanhoe International Center at 394- 6884.
Saturday, March 22: Multi- cultural expo “ THE WORLD IS
COMING TO SOUTH DAKOTA-- EXPO 97” 10: 00 a. m. - 2: 30 p. m. Surbeck Center
Ballroom
11: 30 a. m. - 2: 00 p. m. Sampling of international foods available for $ 3.50 charge
11: 30 a. m. - 1: 30 p. m. Cultural entertainment
Open to the general public on Saturday at no charge. The expo includes cultural displays from Norway, India, China, Japan, Ecuador, Islamic countries, and the American Indian Science and Engineering Society ( AISES). For more information, contact the Ivanhoe International Center at 394- 6884.
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( March 24, 1997)
SIGNING CEREMONY FOR MILESTONE AGREEMENT BETWEEN OGLALA LAKOTA COLLEGE AND SDSM& T TO BE HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 25
The signing ceremony for a new milestone agreement between Oglala Lakota College ( OLC) and South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ( SDSM& T) will be held Tuesday, March 25, in Rapid City. OLC President Thomas Shortbull and SDSM& T President Richard J. Gowen will sign the historic agreement, which is the first official articulation agreement between a Tribal college and SDSM& T, at 1: 30 p. m., Suite 1126, Howard Johnson’s Motor Lodge, in Rapid City.
The new agreement will make it easier for students at Oglala Lakota College to transfer to degree programs at SDSM& T. The agreement establishes an authorized program of courses at OLC that will transfer and substitute for required courses at SDSM& T in science, engineering, and math. Oglala Lakota College students in the OLC Science/ Engineering/ Math ( AA- SEM) Associate of Arts degree/ curriculum who are planning to transfer to degree programs at SDSM& T will be assigned a mentor and will be entered into an individualized education plan at Tech while they are still attending OLC.
Mr. Thomas Shortbull, President of Oglala Lakota College, said, “ This is an historic agreement that will allow our Indian students to pursue greater involvement in science, engineering and math at both institutions.”
Dr. Richard Gowen, President of SDSM& T, called the agreement an example of SDSM& T’s commitment to reaching out and working with American Indian students and Tribal college officials. “ We at South Dakota Tech are excited by this agreement and look forward to the continued fostering of good working relationships with our colleagues at Oglala Lakota College and our other Tribal colleges,” said Dr. Gowen. “ American Indian students are the true beneficiaries of this partnership between OLC and SDSM& T. Under this agreement, students can begin their education at Oglala Lakota College, knowing that their credits will transfer to degree programs at SDSM& T. We are especially pleased to sign this agreement during the American Indian Higher Education Consortium ( AIHEC) Conference, which has brought over 1000 Tribal college officials, faculty and students to Rapid City.”
OLC and SDSM& T officials also are planning to develop future arrangements allowing students who have completed the OLC AA- SEM curriculum and accepted for admission to SDSM& T to arrange for SDSM& T credits to transfer back to OLC. In addition to this agreement and a similar one signed recently with Chadron State College, SDSM& T officials are in the process of establishing other Memorandums of Understanding with other Tribal colleges and South Dakota universities.
For additional information on the OLC/ SDSM& T agreement, please contact Dr. James Munro, Chair of SDSM& T’s Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, at 394- 2256 or Dr. Mitch Stone, Chair of OLC Department of General Studies, at 455- 2321.
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( March 14, 1997)
SOUTH DAKOTA SPACE AND PUBLIC SCIENCE DAY ACTIVITIES TO BE HELD SATURDAY, MARCH 15 AT SDSM& T
South Dakota Space and Public Science Day will be celebrated Saturday, March 15, from 10: 00 a. m. to 4: 00 p. m. in the Surbeck Center Ballroom on the SDSM& T campus. The event will include numerous exhibits and interactive activities involving space and science.
Organizations participating in the event include: Crazy Horse Memorial; South Dakota State University Nutrition Department ( samples of astronaut food); Space Grant Consortium; Intertribal Bison Cooperative ( buffalo box depicting Native uses of buffalo products); Jewel Cave National Monument ( interactive CD- Rom featuring Jewel Cave); Girl Scouts of Black Hills ( exhibits on making electricity); Federal Aviation Administration ( Internet hookup/ flight activities); Science Linkages in the Community ( Magic School Bus, archaeological dig, and making telephones) ; SDSM& T Solar Rayce Car ; Keep Rapid City Beautiful ( Takini Trash, recycling); and the Altrusa Club ( book sale).
The public is invited to attend. Donation of a non- perishable food item for the KOTA Care and Share Food Drive is appreciated. The event is sponsored by Science Linkages in the Community ( SLIC), KOTA, and Girl Scouts of the Black Hills. For additional information, please contact the SLIC office at 394- 2912.
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( March 14, 1997)
VIDEOCONFERENCE ON RURAL EDUCATION AND THE INFORMATION HIGHWAY TO BE HELD AT SDSM& T ON MARCH 25
A videoconference on Rural Education and the Information Highway, titled “ Making Connections, Building Community”, is being sponsored by the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology on Tuesday, March 25, from 12: 00 noon to 1: 30 p. m. Special appearances will be made during the conference via satellite by President Clinton, Secretary of Education Richard Riley, FCC Chairman Reed Hundt, Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman, and Florida Public Service Commissioner Julia Johnson.
Panelists for the interactive teleconference include educators and other professionals who have worked within rural communities to design and implement technology strategies. These panelists will describe how they sought funding, won community support, overcame obstacles, and sustained their programs over time. This conference will provide an opportunity for educators and local leaders to learn how to mobilize resources to support technology initiatives for rural schools and communities. Panelists will include the following individuals:
* Dr. Harriet Pearce, superintendent of schools, Pilot Grove, Missouri. Dr. Pearce’s district is engaged in a partnership with the University of Missouri to improve math and science teaching using an Internet- based support system.
* Kaye Braaten, county service representative and former president of the National Association of Counties. Under her leadership, NACO forged a public- private partnership to make technology already available at the federal level accessible at the county/ community leve.
* Max D. Newton, general manager of the Peoples Telephone Cooperative. Mr. Newton has been integral to the East Texas Learning Interactive Consortium ( ET- LINC), a distance learning network that was developed jointly by school personnel and the telephone cooperative.
* Ann Way, regional coordinator of the Northern Tier Rural Distance Learning Consortium which provides increased educational benefits. Individuals attending the videoconference will learn about putting together a funding package to create affordable access; sources of technical assistance available to rural schools and communities; assessing specific needs; strategies for involving all sectors of the community in developing a technology plan; cases studies of successful technology partnerships in other rural communities; and the reasons rural businesses have a stake in supporting technology initiatives.
The public is invited to attend at no cost. However, prior registration is required due to limited space. The conference will be held in Room 204, New Classroom Building on the SDSM& T campus. RSVP by March 24 to the SDSM& T High Plains Center at 394- 6732.
( March 20, 1997)
SDSM& T TO HOST 3RD ANNUAL WOMEN IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING CONFERENCE ON SATURDAY, MARCH 22
The 3rd Annual Women in Science and Engineering Conference, “ Women Succeeding in Today’s Technology,” will be held this Saturday, March 22, from 9: 00 a. m. to 3: 00 p. m. on the SDSM& T campus. All area female students in the 9th- 12th grades are invited to attend. The conference is co- sponsored by the Society of Women Engineers ( SWE) and Women in Science and Engineering ( WISE).
The conference will introduce young women to science and engineering and the careers available in those fields. Participants will receive hands- on experience in SDSM& T campus labs with SWE members, SDSM& T students and professors. Tours will be offered of labs with emphasis in the areas of Civil/ Environmental Engineering; Computer Engineering/ Computer Science; Chemistry/ Chemical Engineering; Geology/ Geological Engineering; Math, Physics and Electrical Engineering; Mechanical/ Industrial Engineering; and Metallurgical/ Mining Engineering. Young women attending the conference also will have an opportunity for discussions with local professional women and SDSM& T faculty members during lunch at the multi- cultural expo, which is also being held on the SDSM& T campus this Saturday.
Advanced registration is advisable but not required. There is a $ 10 fee to cover the cost of lunch and an information package. Registration on Saturday is from 9: 00 - 9: 30 a. m. in Room 204, Classroom Building. The morning session of labs and tours will run from 9: 30 - 11: 00 a. m. Lunch will be from 11: 00 a. m. to 1: 00 p. m. in the East/ West Bump Lounge of the Surbeck Center. The afternoon session of labs and tours will run from 1: 00 - 3: 00 p. m.
For more information, contact Angela Dux, SWE President, at 341- 5176 or Julie Clapero, SWE Vice- President, at 394- 2881. -- 30--
( March 11, 1997)
Dakota Sun: Going for the Gold at Sunrayce 97
Dakota Sun is the solar car designed by the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Solar Motion Team ( SMT) for Sunrayce 97. The team includes students from nearly every discipline and is quickly becoming the largest student organization at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
Sunrayce 97 is a biennial intercollegiate event open to all universities in North America. The race is sponsored by General Motors ( GM), Electronic Data Systems ( EDS), and the Department of Energy ( DOE). This unique event showcases the imagination, ingenuity and teamwork of 60 graduate and undergraduate teams in the development of highly efficient, electrically powered vehicles that are fueled by a viable, renewable and sustainable energy source - the sun. This exciting and demanding long- distance race across America's runs June 19 to 28, 1997.
In 1995, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology placed sixteenth our of thirty- eight teams, received the " Best Use of Technology" award, placed highest among " rookie" teams, and was presented the " Humanitarian" award for their efforts. The Dakota Sun Solar Motion Team hopes to transcend these accomplishments while on the road from Indianapolis to Colorado Springs.
The Sunrayce is a shining example of how much is possible with commitment and determination to the improvement of sustainable energy development, and the importance of public and private partnerships in making innovation a reality.
The Dakota Sun Solar Motion Team is seeking sponsorship from corporations, associations, and individuals willing to assist the production of the # 1 competitor for Sunrayce 97. Providing support will help prepare future scientists and engineers for the workplace and helps improve the quality of education in the field of alternative energy research.
For more information on the South Dakota Solar Motion Team at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology call 394- 2213. Internet resources on Sunrayce 97 may be accessed at headqtr@ sunrayce. gmr. com or http:// www. sunrayce. com.
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( March 27, 1997)
SDSM& T TO HOST TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CONFERENCE ON APRIL 9TH
The 1997 Technical Assistance Program ( TAP) Annual Conference will be held on Wednesday, April 9th, from 8: 00 a. m. to 5: 00 p. m. in the Surbeck Center Ballroom on the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ( SDSM& T) campus. The conference is being sponsored by SDSM& T and the South Dakota Technology Reinvestment Program ( SDTRP).
SDTRP is a cooperative effort among NASA, the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, and the six state- sponsored universities. TAP is SDSM& T’s effort to utilize the resources of faculty, staff, students, and facilities to provide focused technical assistance.
This year’s TAP conference will offer sessions by company participants and university faculty and staff on the following topics:
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International Business Opportunities ( 9: 45 - 11: 30 a. m.)
Moderator: Dr. Srinivasa Iyer - SDSM& T
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Entrepreneurship: Is It Right for You? ( Lunch: 11: 30 - 1: 00)
Moderator: Mr. Andrew Thompson - SDSM& T
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South Dakota SBIR Winners ( 1: 00 - 2: 45 p. m.)
Moderator: Dr. Mel Ustad - Dakota State University
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Patents, Trademarks, and Copyright ( 3: 00 - 4: 45 p. m.)
Moderator: Mr. Gene Lebrun - Lynn, Jackson, Shultz & Lebrun
South Dakota companies and service providers will have displays at the conference throughout the day. If applicable to your field of practice, portions of the conference may be used to satisfy professional engineering continuing education requirements.
To register for the conference, call Lori Litzen at 605/ 394- 6995 by April 1. The registration fee is $ 15, which includes lunch and breaks.
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( March 26, 1997)
SDSM& T TO HOST ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS FORUM
ON APRIL 22/ ” EARTH DAY”
The 1997 Environmental Affairs Forum will be held on the campus of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology on Tuesday, April 22, 1997, which also has been designated as “ Earth Day.” The event is being sponsored by the American Society of Civil Engineers/ Government and Public Relations Office; SDSM& T Civil and Environmental Engineering Department; SDSM& T ASCE Student Chapter, Black Hills Branch of ASCE; and the South Dakota Solid Waste Management Association.
The forum will include sessions on solid waste, air quality and water quality issues. The luncheon speaker will be Dennis Hood, Physical Scientist, EROS Data Center. He will discuss the “ Mission to Planet Earth” program, in wh
Data Center.
Air Quality Issues: Robert Hammer ( Moderator), Environmental Services ( ENSR); Ron Johnson, Institute of Atmospheric Studies; Ann Rinche, Pennington County; Fred Karl, Black Hills Power and Light; Tim Rogers, South Dakota Department of Environment and
and Robert Hammer, ENSR. Water Quality Issues: Steve Shelsky ( Moderator), MAXIM; Peter Ismet, Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA); VLindquit, Western Dakota Water Development D( WDWDD); Scott Kenner
Woodmansay, DENR. Solid Waste Issues:
Dakota Solid Waste Management Association; Dave Templeton, DENR Administrator of Waste Management Programs; Rodney Coker, tribal utility consultant, Indian Health Service; Jerry Wright, Superintendent of Solid Waste Operations, C
Rapid City; and Mark Hunsicker, HDR Engineering. The registration fee is $ 40 ($ 20 for K- 12 teachers) if received before April 14th and $ 50 ($ 30 for K- 12 teachers) after that date. There ino registration fee for students. Reservations for the catered luncheonwhich costs an additional $ 10, must be made in advance. Continuingeducation cre
ence. For additional information, contact Dr. Bruce Berdanier, SCivil and Engineering Departm
Mountain Regional Conference on April 11 and 12, 1997. The conference, which features the concrete canoe and steel bridge competitions, along with a technical paper, non- technical paper, and pre- sign, is making its debut in Rapid City and is a project of the AmericaSociety of Civil Engineers ( ASCE). As a first time host, SDSM& T is all of the teams involved in competition. Sponsorship of a team would include attending events and showing support for our out- of- town guests. T
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DEADLINE FOR SDSM& T UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
The deadline for submitting presentation abstracts for SDSM& T ‘ s Undergraduate Research Symposium ’ 97 is April 1st. This year’s event will be held Saturday, April 26, 1997, from 9: 00 a
oom Building on the SDSM& T campus. Students are invited to submit oral and poster presentations on their latest research work in the following fields: Business and EconomicEngineering; Fine Arts and Humanities; Social Services; and Science. Cash awards will be given to the to
the best overall presenter. Last year’s inaugural symposium was very successful and inclupresentations by thirty undergraduates from South Dakota’s universities.
ition to the student presentations, the SDSM& T UndergraduaResearch Symposium ’ 97 will feature industrial and acad
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NGINEERING CONFERENCE ON SATURDAY, MARCH 22 The 3rd Annual Women in Science and Engineering Conference, “ Women Succeeding in Today’s Technology,” will be held this SaMarch 22, from 9: 00 a. m. to 3: 00 p. m. on the SDSM& T campus. All areafemale students in the 9th- 12th grades are invited to
ence is co- sponsored by the Society of Women Engineers ( SWE) and Women in Science and Engineering ( WISE). The conference will encourage young women to consider carethe fields of science and engineering. Participants will receive hands- onexperience in SDSM& T campus labs with SWE membersstudents and professors. Tours will be offered of labs with emphasthe areas of Civil/ Environmental Engineering; Computer Engineering/ Computer Science; Chemistry/ Chemical Engineering; Geology/ Geological Engineering; Math, Physics and Electrical Engineering; Mechanical/ Industrial Engineering; and Metallurgical/ MiningEngineering. Young women attending the conference also will have aopportunity for discussions with local professional w
members during lunch at the multi- cultural expo, which also is being held on the SDSM& T campus this Saturday. Advanced registration is advisable but not required. There is a $ 10 fee to cover the cost of lunch and an information package. RegistrationSaturday will be from 9: 00 - 9: 30 a. m. in Room 204, Classroom Building. The morning session of labs and tours will run from 9: 30 - 11: 00 a. m. Lunch will be from 11:
Surbeck Center. The afternoon session of labs and tours will run from 1: 00 - 3: 00 p. m.
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yon Lake Preparations Begin for Fast Approaching ConcCanoe Races The time for preparations is flying by for the Rocky Mountain Regional Conference Concrete Canoe Races. In fact, there is just under two weeks left before civil engineering students from all across the regionbegin arriving for what is sure to be a very exciting weekend. Yesterday South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students began preparinCanyon Lake for the races by placing temporary buoys to mark the race courses. There were approximately 30 buoys placed on the lake, each of which consist of a plastic milk carton tied to a string and anchored by a concrete block. The buoys will remain in Canyon Lake until Friday, April 11 when they will be replaced by more permanent buoys for the concrecanoe races to be held on Saturday, April 12. The temporary buoys are slightly submerged under the surface of the water so as not to completelydisrupt the course of local fishers and other Canyon Lake park users. However, the students at SDSM& T ask that the
rent placement of the buoys. Each buoy was placed through the use of survey equipment and a computerized map of the courses drawn up from the official rules of the Conference. There are two separate courses currently laid out by the buoys. The first course, the distance course, starts on the Southwest portion the lake off of the island, and continues around to the East. There are slalom buoys placed in the middle portion of the distance course on theSouth sid
is placed on the Northeast corner of the lake by the observation deck. This is also the area where race headquarters will be set up on April 12. All buoys will be removed upon the completion of the 1997 RockyMountain Regional Conference. The public is invited to attend the raceas well as the other portions of the Regional Conference.
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Videoconference on “ Sexual Harassment Issues in Schools and the Work
11: 00 a. m. to 1: 00 p. m., Room 109, CBuilding ( SDSM& T’s RTDN Site) Presented by Gloria Pluimer, Title IV Coordinator for Black Hills Special Servicand sponsored by the South Dakota Higher Education Drug & Violence ConsortMitchell Technical Institute FIPSE GranteeTopics include Definition of Sexual
Harassment, Legal Ramifications, Sexual Harassment in Non- traditional Careers
and Techniques to Stop Harassment.
Wednesday, April 2: SDSM& T 6th Annual Athletic Recognition
Banquet 6: 30 p. m., Surbeck Center Ballroom Sponsored
this year’s outstanding South Dakota Tecathletes.
Athletic Department at 394- 2351.
State- Level Competition for National Geography Bee
1: 15 Preliminary Rounds; Final Round: 3: 00p. m., Surbeck Center For more info, contact Pam HemmingSDSM& T Educational Outreach Coordinator, 394- 2531, o
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including Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Advanced Math and Mas
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Sponsors Finalized for Regional Conference On the weekend of April 10- 11 eleven teams will be traveling to Rapid City to compete in the 1997 Rocky Mountain Regional Conference. As a first year host, SDSM& T would like to show our visiting competitors support and give them a warm South Dakota welcome. In order to do we called upon the Rapid City community and asked for help, seven loorganizations responded. Each of the ten visiting schools will have a sponsor present at the Regional Conference events to support them, cheer them on, and make them feel welcome in a community far from home. The sponsors will meet their team members at a welcoming reception on the evening of Thursday, April 10. This will give them the opportunity to get to know some of the students they will be cheering forthe two days of competition. The main event will be the concrete canoraces on Saturday, April 11. Each sponsor will be present at the races with posters, banners, and loud voices to cheer on their team. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology would like to recognize these sponsors and t
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Ellsworth Air Force Base
Colorado State University Rapid City Chamber
University of Colorado Boulder Central High School
University of Colorado DvStevens High School
University of Wyoming Boys’ Club of Rapid City Utah St
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Three SDSM& T students from the Yankton area are members of the South Dakota Tech Concrete Canoe team participating in the 1997 Rocky Mountain Regional Conference of the American Society of Civil Engineers ( ASCE) being held in Rapid City this weekend. Approximately 300 students from ten universities are competing in the conference, whicfeatures concrete canoe races and steel bridge com
Crofton, NE: Chad Kramer
Scotland: James Cokely
Yankton: Mark Mutziger South Dakota Tech’s team hopes to become the first team to both host and win the Regional Conference. In 1995 the SDSM& T team wothe National ASCE Concrete Canoe Competition. SDSM& T’s student ASCE chapter has represented South Dakota Tech seven of the ninyears that the national concrete canoe competition has been held. SDSM& T has placed first in seven of the past nine region
s finished in the top five in nationals three times. The winner of the Rocky Mountain ASCE Regional Conference competition will advance to the national competition, which will be hJune 19- 21 at Cleveland State University in Cleveland, Ohio. The National ASCE Concrete Canoe Competition is sponsored
an Society of Civil Engineers and Master Builders. The other universities competing in the Rocky Mountain Regional Conference include: Colorado School of Mines, Colorado State University, of Colorado- Boulder, University of Colorado- Denver, Utah State University, University of Utah, and the University of Wyoming.
Conference results and photos will be provided upon completion on the competition. Information about conference events also can be obtained from the web site which was set up for the conference. The web page address is: www. sdsmt. edu/ events/ concretecanoe. The web page will be updated periodically throughout the Regional Conference and may be accessed for results and photographs as they occur.
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( April 12, 1997 10 p. m. MT)
Winners of 1997 ASCE Rocky Mountain Regional Conference
Hosted by: SDSM& T
The 1997 ASCE Rocky Mountain Regional Conference has come to an end after two days of events and competitions. The Conference, held on April 11- 12, was attended by ten schools including the host school, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Brigham Young University was the only participant in the Rocky Mountain Region not able to attend due to bad weather and road conditions. The ten schools that were in attendance include: Air Force Academy, Colorado State University, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Denver, University of Wyoming, Utah State University, Colorado School of Mines, University of Utah, Metropolitan State College and SDSM& T.
There were five main events in the Regional Conference. They were the steel bridge competition, technical and non- technical paper presentation, pre- design, mystery design and the concrete canoe competition. The results are as follows:
Technical Paper
First Place: SDSM& T
Second Place: Utah State
Third Place: Metropolitan State
Non- Technical Paper
First Place: Utah State
Second Place: Air Force
Third Place: SDSM& T
Steel Bridge
First Place: Utah State
Second Place: Colorado School of Mines
Third Place: University of Wyoming
Pre- Design First Place: CSU
Second Place: Metropolitan State
Third Place: SDSM& T
Mystery Design
No points in this category
Concrete Canoe
Men’s sprint - Women’s sprint - Coed sprint
First Place: SDSM& T SDSM& T SDSM& T
Second Place: Univ. of Utah Utah State Univ. of
Wyoming
Third Place: CSU Univ. of Wyoming Utah State
Men’s endurance - Women’s endurance
First Place: SDSM& T SDSM& T
Second Place: Univ. of Utah Univ. of Utah
Third Place: Univ. of Wyoming Utah State
Paper Oral Presentation
First Place: SDSM& T SDSM& T
Second Place: Univ. of Utah Univ. of Utah
Third Place: CSU Colorado School of Mines
Display Final Product
First Place: SDSM& T SDSM& T
Second Place: Univ. of Utah Univ. of Utah
Third Place: CSU University of Wyoming
Overall Concrete Canoe Winners
First Place: SDSM& T
Second Place: Univ. of Utah
Third Place: Utah State
Overall ASCE Rocky Mountain Regional
Conference Winners
First Place: Colorado School of Mines
Second Place: Utah State
Third Place: SDSM& T
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology will represent the Rocky Mountain Region at the National Concrete Canoe Competition to be held in Cleveland, Ohio on June 19- 21 at Cleveland State University. Master Builders and the National Chapter of ASCE will be sponsoring this National Competition. SDSM& T would like to thank everyone who attended this year’s ASCE conference. For additional information and photos, see the Regional Conference Web Page at:
www. sdsmt. edu/ events/ concretecanoe or contact SDSM& T at ( 605) 394- 2554.
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SDSM& T TO HOST 1st CONFERENCE OF THE GREAT PLAINS ALLIANCE FOR COMPUTERS AND WRITING APRIL 19- 20
The First Conference of the Great Plains Alliance for Computers and Writing will be held on the SDSM& T campus on April 19- 20, 1997. The event is being sponsored by the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Epiphany Group, which is part of a national coalition dedicated to training composition faculty in the use of computers and networks.
The conference will offer a mixture of presentations and hands- on workshops, with the goal of providing practical suggestions and resources for English teachers from middle school through the college level. Keynote speaker for the conference will be Dr. Fred Kemp, Co- chair of the national Alliance for Computers and Writing. Dr. Kemp is Associate Professor of English at Texas Tech University and is Director of the Computer- Based Writing Instruction Project at that institution. He is the author of numerous groundbreaking works in the field of computers and writing.
The following individuals also will be giving presentations during the conference:
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Dr. Sharon Cogdill, Associate Professor of English, St. Cloud State University, and Co- Chair of the Great Plains Alliance for Computers and Writing. Dr. Cogdill teaches English in a computer- based writing classroom and has used real time computer conferencing extensively with her classes.
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Dr. Joan Latchaw, Assistant Professor of English, North Dakota State University, Fargo. Dr. Latchaw is co- editor of The Dialogic Classroom, a practical text on using computer networks in writing classes. She has used computers and the internet extensively with her classes.
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Dr. Michael Day, Assistant Professor of English, SDSM& T, and Co- Chair of the Great Plains Alliance for Computers and Writing. Dr. Day is the SDSM& T site coordinator for the Epiphany Project and also chairs the National Council of Teachers of English Assembly on Computers in English. He has used network- based activities in his classes for the past seven years.
Individuals interested in attending the conference should register by April 17th. To register or obtain additional information, please contact Dr. Michael Day at 394- 5100 or mday@ silver. sdsmt. edu, or view the web page at http:// www. dsu. edu/~ ericssop/ gpa. html.
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( April 9, 1997)
Web Page is Set Up for 1997 Rocky Mountain Regional Conference
A web site for the 1997 Regional Conference has been set up for the purpose of quick and easy access to information surrounding the Conference events. The list of options is as follows:
Conference Schedule
Conference Events
Event Rules / Scoring
Team Information
Press Releases
Competition Results
Photographs
Rapid City Area
National Competition
Directions to SDSM& T
SDSM& T Home Page
If you would like access to any of this information, you can find the web page at:
www. sdsmt. edu/ events/ concretecanoe This page will be updated periodically throughout the Regional Conference and may be accessed for competition results and photographs of the competition as they occur. There is also an email address available on the web page for any questions concerning the Conference.
As an added note, all media information for the attending colleges has been entered into the computer fax list. These media will be faxed all press releases during the Regional Conference. Each attending school’s Media/ Public Relations departments will also be receiving press releases so that everyone is kept updated on the outcome of events. The press releases will also be posted to our web page, so feel free to check there as well.
If you have any questions or concerns about the conference, please contact Kristen Andrews at ( 605) 394- 6081.
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SDSM& T PROFESSOR RECEIVES ENGINEERING SERVICE AWARD
Dr. Albert Louis Riemenschneider, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at SDSM& T, recently was honored by Theta Tau, a professional engineering fraternity, for his service to the engineering profession and to Theta Tau. A native of northwest Nebraska, Dr. Riemenschneider also is an SDSM& T alumnus.
After graduating from SDSM& T with a B. S. degree in Electrical Engineering, he went to work for Sperry Utah Company in Salt Lake City as an environmental and systems test engineer. He received his M. S. degree in Electrical Engineering from SDSM& T in 1962 and his Ph. D. from the University of Wyoming. Dr. Riemenschneider returned to SDSM& T as an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering from 1967 to 1974. In 1974 he joined Dunham Associates, a consulting engineering firm, as chief engineer, and as Vice President and Chief Engineer for Symcom, Inc., a totally owned startup company under Dunham Associates. Dr. Riemenschneider returned to SDSM& T as Associate Professor in 1980, was promoted to full Professor in 1983, and served as Chair of the SDSM& T Electrical Engineering Department until 1995. He has spent the last year on sabbatical consulting for Gateway 2000 on an education/ training program.
An advocate for the use of computers as a tool in engineering education and practice, Dr. Riemenschneider was instrumental in the development of computer laboratories and the new Computer Engineering program at SDSM& T. He is a Registered Professional Engineer and has authored or co- authored twenty- two technical publications. Other professional honors he has received include the Benjamin C. Dasher Award at the 1982 Frontiers in Education Conference and the John A. Curtis Award at the 1983 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference. His active involvement in SDSM& T’s Omega Chapter of Theta Tau includes serving as scribe, housing manager, athletic chairman, adviser, and Omega Alumni secretary/ treasurer for many years.
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( April 11, 1997)
SDSM& T’S SKILL STUDENTS WIN AWARDS AT AISES NATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR/ TWO STUDENTS SELECTED TO ATTEND INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR
Six American Indian students from SDSM& T’s Scientific Knowledge for Indian Learning and Leadership ( SKILL) program won awards at the recent American Indian Science and Engineering Society ( AISES) National Science and Engineering Fair. The event was held April 2- 5 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Two of Tech’s SKILL students also were selected to represent AISES at the International Science and Engineering Fair ( ISEF). Aelgifa Hong- Ruddy and Heidi Peterson from Rapid City Central High School won first place for their behavioral sciences team project, “ How It Works.” Aelgifa and Heidi are the first SKILL students to be selected to attend the ISEF. Only twelve students from over 800 projects were selected to participate in the ISEF, which will be held May 10- 16, 1997, in Louisville, KY.
Other students from SDSM& T’s SKILL program who won awards at the AISES National Science and Engineering Fair are as follows with their school, award, and project name:
Cassie Brewer, North Middle School, Rapid City -- National Metric Association Award
and 8th Grade Environmental Science Special Award
Project: “ How Does Storm Water Runoff Affect Rapid
Creek?”
Jenny Bissonette, Central High School, Rapid City -- Grand Prize Traditional Award, 9th Grade Biology
Project: “ Growth Effects on Plants and Vegetables��
Alejandra Lara, Dakota Middle School, Rapid City -- 3rd Place 7th Grade Physical Science
Project: ��� Inflation vs. Distance”
Stephanie Thome, North Middle School, Rapid City -- 3rd Place, 8th Grade Chemistry
Project: “ Wake Up to a Bowl of Water Solubles”
Other students from SDSM& T’s SKILL program who participated in the AISES National Science and Engineering Fair include: Lisa Burnette; Crystal Anne Yellow Eagle; Stephanie Back; Tyler Fisher; Julie Jennings; and Madelynn Ducheneaux.
The SKILL program is an effort by the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology to help this nation overcome an expected shortage of professionals in math and science fields. The mission of the SKILL program is to develop and support academic training emphasizing mathematics, science and engineering to enable minority students -- principally American Indian students -- to enroll in and graduate from post- secondary institutions.
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( April 8, 1997)
SOUTH DAKOTA SPACE DAY ‘ 97 TO BE HELD APRIL 24 The South Dakota Space Grant Consortium ( SDSGC) is sponsoring the 3rd Annual South Dakota Space Day on April 24, 1997. Several members of the South Dakota Tech community will be participating in this year’s program, which will be held in Sioux Falls at Augustana College and the EROS Data Center.
The keynote speaker for South Dakota Space Day ’ 97 will be Mike Mullane, NASA astronaut. Mullane will be introduced by Dr. Sherry Farwell, SDSM& T Dean of Graduate Education and Sponsored Programs and Director of the SDSGC. Other SDSM& T participants in this year’s Space Day activities include Dr. James Fox, SDSM& T Professor of Geology & Geological Engineering, and Linda B. Allen, outreach coordinator for SDSGC and Science Linkages in the Community ( SLIC). The following SDSM& T students also will be taking part in Space Day ‘ 97: Melissa Boettcher of Sioux Falls, senior geology major; Scott Cooper of Black Hawk, senior geology major; Brian Herbst of Rapid City, mechanical engineering graduate student; and Kirk Opella of Casper, WY, mechanical engineering graduate student.
4700 students from South Dakota schools have pre- registered for the day- long activities, which will include hands- on educational experiences in math, science and technology. More than 35 exhibits will be available, including NASA’s Johnson Space Center, Civil Air Patrol, South Dakota StarBase/ SD ANG, Federal Aviation Administration, EROS Data Center, SDSM& T, University of Nebraska, Augustana College, South Dakota State University, Lake Area Technical Institute, South Dakota Skydivers, Sioux Valley Hospital, and GLOBE ( Global Learning & Observations to Benefit the Environment).
The goals of Space Day are to provide hands- on interactive demonstrations which will create excitement and interest in NASA, science, math, and engineering, and to create an awareness of the variety of resources which are available in the state to support these fields.
Over 2000 students attended Space Day events in previous years, which were held in Pierre and Rapid City. For additional information, contact Linda B. Allen, Space Day ’ 97 Chairperson, at 394- 1975.
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( April 4, 1997)
Sponsors Finalized for Regional Conference
On the weekend of April 10- 11 eleven teams will be traveling to Rapid City to compete in the 1997 Rocky Mountain Regional Conference. As a first year host, SDSM& T would like to show our visiting competitors support and give them a warm South Dakota welcome. In order to do this, we called upon the Rapid City community and asked for help, seven local organizations responded. Each of the ten visiting schools will have a sponsor present at the Regional Conference events to support them, cheer them on, and make them feel welcome in a community far from home. The sponsors will meet their team members at a welcoming reception on the evening of Thursday, April 10. This will give them the opportunity to get to know some of the students they will be cheering for in the two days of competition. The main event will be the concrete canoe races on Saturday, April 11. Each sponsor will be present at the races with posters, banners, and loud voices to cheer on their team. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology would like to recognize these sponsors and thank them for their voluntary efforts in helping to make the 1997 Rocky Mountain Regional Conference a memorable event. The sponsors are:
College Sponsor
Air Force Academy Rapid City Chamber of Commerce and Ellsworth Air Force Base
Colorado State University Rapid City Chamber of Commerce
University of Colorado Boulder Central High School
University of Colorado Denver Stevens High School
University of Wyoming Boys’ Club of Rapid City
Utah State University Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Colorado School of Mines Stevens High School
Brigham Young University Rapid City Boy Scouts
University of Utah Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Metropolitan State College Toastmasters, Burnt Toast
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( March 25, 1997)
SDSM& T TO HOST WEST RIVER MATH CONTEST ON APRIL 5TH
Several hundred students from area schools are expected to compete in the 47th Annual West River Math Contest on Saturday, April 5, at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. The event will begin with a general meeting at 9: 30 a. m. in the New Gym, followed by testing sessions from 10: 00 a. m. to 11: 30 a. m. The awards ceremony will be held at 1: 00 p. m. in the Classroom Building Auditorium ( Room CB 204).
The schools are divided into two classes based on enrollment. Students compete in five contest divisions, which are separated according to subject matter and include Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Advanced Math and Masters. Members of South Dakota Tech’s Mathematics and Computer Science Department will prepare and score the tests.
The top five students in each division will be awarded medals and the overall winner in each division will receive a trophy. In addition, the top school in each class will receive a new award in honor of Ralph Doutt, a former SDSM& T mathematics professor.
For additional information, contact Julie Dahl at 355- 3456 or leave a message at
394- 2471.
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( April 14,1997)
NASA ADMINISTRATOR DANIEL GOLDIN TO BE SDSM& T COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER
Mr. Daniel S. Goldin, Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, DC, will be the speaker for SDSM& T’s spring commencement. The event will be held on May 10 in the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. Mr. Goldin also will be presented with an Honorary Doctorate of Aerospace Administration during the SDSM& T commencement ceremony.
Since taking the helm at NASA in 1992, Daniel Goldin has generated significant reform and revitalization of America’s space agency. Budgetary constraints required NASA to identify methods to conduct programs with quality, cost- containment, and speed while maintaining high standards of safety. While many programs were downsized, investments have been made in enhancements to NASA’s science and planetary exploration missions.
Prior to becoming Administrator of NASA, Goldin was a research scientist at NASA’s Lewis Research Center in Cleveland and worked on electric propulsion systems for human interdisciplinary travel. He was also Vice President and General Manager of the TRW Space and Technology Group. Goldin has a mechanical engineering degree from City College of New York.
“ We are very honored to have Administrator Goldin as our commencement speaker,” said SDSM& T President Richard J. Gowen. “ His acceptance of our invitation further demonstrates Tech’s reputation as a nationally recognized science and engineering institution. His visit to Rapid City will enhance SDSM& T’s growing involvement with NASA activities.”
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( April 11, 1997)
ABERDEEN STUDENT ELECTED SDSM& T STUDENT ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT
Travis Ernst, a SDSM& T student from Aberdeen, was recently elected president of the Student Association at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Travis is a junior mechanical engineering major at South Dakota Tech. He has been an active member of the SDSM& T Triangle Fraternity since 1995.
Travis is a 1994 graduate of Aberdeen Central High School. His parents are Rosemary Olesen and Kevin Ernst.
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( April 11, 1997)
PIERRE STUDENT ELECTED SDSM& T STUDENT ASSOCIATION VICE PRESIDENT
Richard R. Jackson, a SDSM& T student from Pierre, was recently elected vice- president of the Student Association at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Richard is a senior computer science major and will graduate from South Dakota Tech in May 1998. He will be working for Microsoft in Seattle this summer.
Richard is a 1993 graduate of Riggs High School in Pierre. He is the son of Warren Jackson of Pierre. He has been active in the SDSM& T Student Association for two years. His other campus activities include: Tech Multimedia Group ( TMG); Peer Advisors; Student Ambassadors; Pershing Rifles; Drama Club; and Dakota Choral Union.
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